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Goodbye Halloween, Hello Thanksgiving

I know everyone is excited for Christmas now, but let's not forget about Thanksgiving.

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Goodbye Halloween, Hello Thanksgiving
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Now that Halloween is behind us, I'd like to take a moment to appreciate another great fall holiday; Thanksgiving. It seems like everywhere I look on social media everyone transitions from Halloween to Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is my favorite fall holiday for many reasons, but mostly I get to spend quality time with family members. It is a special holiday because it gives you time to reflect on the people and things you are thankful for. Every year when fall comes around I look forward to this holiday because it brings such positive vibes.

From the food to family games it's always a good time. There is just something about Thanksgiving that gives you a comforting feeling and that you are blessed to be surrounded by such great people. Every year our family comes together to gather in a circle and hold hands to say a prayer and what we are thankful for before we eat dinner. It's very humbling to know that a small tradition like this can bring so much happiness into one room. We also play games, crack jokes, and over all just enjoy everyone's company.

That's why when people over look Thanksgiving, it makes me sad because it is probably the most relaxing and comforting holiday. It's nice to take a break from your everyday routine and get to spend time with quality people. Not only is it a time to gather with family, it's a time to gather and be thankful for your friends as well. Another great thing about Thanksgiving is that everyone I know celebrates it. You often hear the term "Friendsgiving" as well. So you're basically celebrating Thanksgiving multiple times, which is pretty cool too.

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