There are presents at Christmas and candy at Halloween and fireworks on the Fourth Of July, but for me, the holiday that gives the best personal experience of the year is getting together with friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving Day remains the least corrupted, least commercialized, least divisive, and (most importantly) the most genuine celebration of good will on the calendar.
I for one think it's a wrong turn to start having Christmas shopping ads on November 1st, and to culturally treat Thanksgiving Day as little more than a speedbump between Halloween and Christmas. I look forward to a good meal with good company tomorrow, and a chance to impart to my daughter just how much we have to be thankful for.
Thanksgiving is the most wonderful time of the year.
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