Although most people picture Thanksgiving as a holiday you spend bundled up inside, for as long as I can remember, I've spent my Thanksgivings in sunny California. Since I haven't really experienced a cold-weather Thanksgiving, I can't speak for the positive aspects of that, but I can definitely brag about the amazing parts of a warm-weather Thanksgiving.
This Thanksgiving, I woke up and put on a thin lace blouse and suede mini skirt with booties and left the house with no thought of needing a jacket. Keep in mind, the high was 79 degrees fahrenheit and the weather was so beautiful, I could've tanned on the deck instead of eating turkey all day. As the night went on, the sky darkened, but the temperature remained in the 70s and I lounged outside all day. I don't think I spent more than 10 minutes inside the entire day and that was only to help with preparations.
My day not only consisted of lounging in the sun, but I also got to spend most of my time with my new dog, Mylo. Since it was warm and dry out, he played all day outside without a break. Everyone talked outside on the deck after dinner with dim lights and space heaters on low.
Despite this type of weather being atypical for a Thanksgiving mood, I even became inspired for impending Christmastime and started wrapping presents as soon as the day winded down. I think cold-weather Thanksgivings and white Christmases can be beautiful, but I wouldn't ever trade my warm Thanksgiving breaks in California for anything.
