The 9 Stages of Thanksgiving
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The 9 Stages of Thanksgiving

Everything that takes place during Thanksgiving!

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The 9 Stages of Thanksgiving
Asbury Amherst UMC

Thanksgiving is this week (finally)! And that means there is food, no school, no work, family time, and leftover food. All of which I suppose can be helpful if people are to wait in lines for black Friday sales the next day. Bless your souls and good luck with buying all of your chirstmas shopping, meanwhile I'll be doing it online safe from my bed after I've slept in until 2:00 in the afternoon! But before any of that drama happens, why don't we just take a moment to appreciate this Holiday for what actually happens during it.

1. Family time

It cannot just be my family that spends a good 20-30 minutes saying hello to everyone, giving hugs, asking the same questions, and eating any appetizer we can find.

2. The wait

My least favorite part of Thanksgiving is the actual waiting for the food, particularly the turkey, to be ready. I am forced to sit down and wait while I smell turkey, stuffing, vegetables, and more. Don't even get me started about waiting for the pie too!

3. Pass me the _____________!

Yay, I can finally eat food. But that means that so can everybody else, which means that food is getting passed around the table. The turkey is getting cut, the potatoes are getting served, the gravy and vegetables are getting passed, and I am struggling to be patient for my turn.

4. Putting more on my plate than I can eat

It's a struggle trying to eat every bite on my plate. I piled at least three servings of food and feel like I cannot eat another bite. But come dessert, that will not be a problem.

5. Maybe just one more bite?

Ok so maybe I can eat just one more bite. And another. Ok fine, last one.

6. The awkward time when people are trying to digest their food

It's quiet and only a few people are actually talking. Some are on their phones scrolling through Facebook or playing a random game. But I guess it's to be expected when you are trying to digest your food.

7. I am ready... for dessert!

My favorite part: Dessert. Pie, ice cream, cookies, etc. The more dessert, the better! I love being able to stuff my face with dessert: especially warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

8. Goodbye!

So after you have eaten all you can eat for dinner and stuffed your face with dessert, you say goodbye. The hugs, containers full of leftovers, and stories all leave and your thanksgiving is over! Now to binge tv and sleep.

9. Everyone who is not going black Friday shopping

Let us just accept the fact that this is an accurate representation of how we feel after thanksgiving. Stuffed, bloated, and still wanting leftovers! Those of you who are brave enough to exercise, good for you!

No matter how you celebrate or what traditions you have for thanksgiving, I hope it's a great one! Share some of your pictures or family traditions along with the article!

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