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10 Things People Love About Thanksgiving Day

Pass the turkey, please!

Katelynn Deal
Nov 22, 2016
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10 Things People Love About Thanksgiving Day
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Thanksgiving is here, again! Get your turkey and stuffing ready!

Most of us enjoy this holiday season for several reasons. It's a happy timefilled with family, good food, and relaxation.

Below are 10 things people love about Thanksgiving Day:

1. The Food

Thanksgiving Day is one of the only days that we can eat two or three plates of food quilt-free. Piles of turkey, stuffing, macaroni and cheese, vegetables, and desserts are the best parts of the special holiday!

2. Football

Watching football on Thanksgiving Day is a tradition nationwide. Playing backyard football is another!

3. Not Having To Go To Work

We can all do a little happy dance when our personal places of employment close for the day!

4. Thanksgiving Day Parade

It's just a tradition, ya know?

It doesn't feel like Thanksgiving without watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade with family and friends!

5. Spending Time With Family

Every year, we get to see family and make sure we soak up the memories.

If families live far away, Thanksgiving Day brings everyone together.

We are all thankful for our families on this wonderful day.

6. Shopping

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are crazy.

These two days of the year are perfect ways to get an early start on Christmas shopping!

7. Leftovers

Let's face it, Thanksgiving food is good for at least five days after it's originally served.

If you're a college student, don't forget to pack these home cooked dishes before you leave!

8. Relaxation

After filling up on Thanksgiving Day food, nothing feels better than relaxing or taking a nap.

It's part of the holiday.

9. Happy People

Thanksgivng Day is one of the few days out of the year that everyone shows their appreciation for their family, friends, and other aspects of their life.

Everyone is happy.

10. One Day Closer To Christmas

Yes, it's okay to put up your Chistmas tree the day after Thanksgiving!

Have a happy, happy Thanksgiving!

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