Why This Person Hates Thanksgiving
Start writing a post

11/21 Why I Hate Thanksgiving.

And it's not for the reasons you think.

89
11/21 Why I Hate Thanksgiving.
https://pixabay.com/photo-1796893/

If you ask what somebody's least favorite major holiday is, there are likely two answers. Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving.

And believe me, I am in both of those camps.

I've already written an article about why I don't like Valentine's Day, or Anna Howard Shaw Day, as myself and Liz Lemon call it. Go read that article, it's great.

So now it's Thanksgiving's turn. Especially since we are in the month of November.

I already hate the month of November in general. Sorry people who have birthdays in November. The only thing I like about this month is that a bunch of Taylor Swift albums, singles, and music videos dropped in November.

So a holiday in November will likely have a slight bias against for me. If that makes any sense.

But the month isn't just the problem, I have other problems with the holiday.

One of the major points of Thanksgiving is to just stuff your face. However, for the past few Thanksgivings, I've hardly eaten anything at dinner. I just don't find it exciting. I'm also a vegetarian, and I hate pumpkin, so there's not much I could eat at dinner anyway. I usually just eat mashed potatoes, green beans, and rolls. I don't even eat pie.

There's also really nothing to do on Thanksgiving. There's nothing exciting on. Nothing's open. And I usually just end up doing homework all day and ignoring everyone.

Speaking of which, the big thing on Twitter about Thanksgiving is that you are going to have to make small talk with the relatives that you haven't seen in a while, and that could've potentially voted for Trump or third-party. I don't really mind that, mainly because there's no one in my family that did that. But I hate making small talk. Or being social in general. I just want to stay in bed and work on stuff that I need to work on.

I know that Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day where you are supposed to be thankful for everything you have, but why do people only give thanks for what they have on a specific day? Why can't we just do it every day? I feel the same way about going to church on a specific time on Sundays. Why can't we just pray on our own times wherever we want?

I know there are other reasons to hate Thanksgiving, and this is probably just all small trivial things, but I'm sure there are others out there who feel the same way.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

47550
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

30143
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

954224
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

170727
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments