Thanksgiving for Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for Thanksgiving because it holds off the xmas commercial frenzy just a little longer than might otherwise be the case. The retails try to get it going before Thanksgiving, but it only works up to a point. Things only really go nuts starting the day after Thanksgiving. If we didn't have Thanksgiving, the xmas spending season would officially begin on November 1st because that's the day after Halloween.

I'm thankful for Thanksgiving because its about gathering together with family and eating good food and taking a few moments to be thankful for the good things in life. No need to buy expensive gifts or fancy decorations or have elaborate parties. Just yummy food and family.

I'm thankful for Thanksgiving because everyone is welcome to celebrate and it has no religious aspect. It's an inclusive holiday.

This Thanksgiving I'm thankful for:

• the internet and its ability to allow people to communicate better and faster
• my cats
• my family
• my job
• electricity
• hot and cold running water
• air to breathe
• Thanksgiving itself!
  

Happy Thanksgiving!