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Hello Venerina,
Thanksgiving is a wonderful celebration of being thankful associated with many traditions from the variety of cultures of this vast melting pot.
Our tradition is first about focusing on our gratitudes of the many blessings we have received through the years. It is a great time of reflection.
We always have a traditional noon meal of turkey, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, asparugus, corn, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls... I cannot think of everything at the moment. But, later on that is followed by pie of some sort such as pecan pie, apple pie, cherry pie and always pumpkin pie (with whipped cream). Then everyone is helped to several servings of a good walk.
You would think it is all about the food, but it isn't. The conversations, laughter, smiles, tears, touches and hugs while preparing the food, consuming it and cleaning up afterwards is priceless.
Afterwards, my bunch always follows up the tradition of board games, walks and watching the NFL Dallas Cowboy game!
It is also the day before we start our official celebration of Christmas.
Thank you for the wish of happiness.
Joe
PS: In the US, it is also the official day-off for chickens.
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