After a much needed, refreshing break from school to spend time with family and count blessings, it's back to the grind. Mountains of food, hours of naps and days of travel made for continued traditions and new memories. With full stomachs and happy hearts, we take on the last few days of the fall semester, remembering the ABCs from the good, and the bad, of Thanksgiving break.
A: Attitude
Whenever you get together with friends and family there is bound to be some attitude. Hopefully, everyone had happy, pleasant attitudes but there might have been a little bit of drama.
B: Biscuits
One of the most important parts of Thanksgiving.
C: Cranberry Sauce
Even though no one ever really seems to eat it and it just sits on the table, it's an obligatory Thanksgiving staple.
D: Dressing
OK so it may not be the prettiest food at the table, but boy is it good. If you haven't ever had dressing (or stuffing) with gravy, then you are missing out.
E: Early Morning Shopping
Because Black Friday shopping seems to start earlier and earlier every year.
F: Family
Coming together and taking time to focus on what's really important in life with the ones who love most is the best part of Thanksgiving.
G: Green Beans
I mean you should have at least one thing green on your plate.
H: Hugs
This is to be expected when you gather with friends and family, whether you want the hugs or not.
I: Instantly Regretting How Much You Ate
Wow. Just wow.
J: Justifying How Much You Ate
"I mean what else am I supposed to do? This is the only time of year where we do this."
K: Kitchens
The kitchen is a danger zone around Thanksgiving. If you are not helping then get out, stay out and don't mess with anything until it's time to eat together.
L: Leftovers
Another great thing about Thanksgiving is you have leftovers for a while. Making meals for the next few days is so easy.
M: Mashed Potatoes
OK I lied, the mashed potatoes are actually the best part of Thanksgiving.
N: Naps
Gotta rest up after lunch for dinner.
O: "Oh, I should probably do my homework."
"Eh, actually I'll just do it later."
P: Pies
It's like Heaven in the kitchen.
Q: Questions
"How are your classes?" "Do you like school?" "Have you lost weight?" "What ever happened to (insert name here)?"
R: Realizing It's Later
This is without a doubt, the worst part of Thanksgiving break.
S: Sweet Potato Casserole
*Only eats the marshmallows and cinnamon crumbles off the top*
T: Turkey
Duh.
U: Unbuttoning Your Pants
After a meal like that, your stomach just needs some extra space.
V: Visiting Relatives
Nothing is better than seeing loved ones over the holidays, especially when they make some really good food.
W: Watching Football
Even if you don't care about the sport, football on Thanksgiving is a tradition.
X: XL Baggy Pants
Comfy, cozy and stuffed.
Y: Yuletide Cheer
Thanksgiving is over... It's Christmas time.
Z: Zzzzz
Catching up on some, much needed sleep.
