Dear Department Stores,
Have you forgotten about me? With your Halloween decorations and then immediately putting out Christmas decorations. Where are the Thanksgiving decorations? Hmm? I am still here, yet you guys seem to have forgotten that there is a day devoted to me. Thanksgiving is still a holiday yet you completely overlook it with your Christmas displays starting immediately on November 1st. I don't expect much, just a little recognition; maybe a turkey blowup or some turkey stuffed animals. I don't know. Just don't completely ignore me. I go through a lot to make this holiday happen and I don't even get themed napkins. I get completely out-shined by brightly lit Christmas trees and shiny ornaments in aisle after aisle. With all those aisles, I'm sure you could spare one or two for me. Do you know what it feels like to not be recognized? Not fun, I'll tell you that. It makes me feel sad and unappreciated. Do you want your Thanksgiving turkey to be sad and unappreciated? I didn't think so. You want me to be happy so Thanksgiving can be fun and delicious.
Thanksgiving is such a great holiday. Why do you want to overlook it? It's all about being thankful and gathering with family. Why not want to represent those values in your stores? I personally don't see why not. And you know what? The President of the United States even recognizes me by pardoning a turkey every year. So it's not like I'm invisible. So please just give me something. It's not fun being overlooked.
Sincerely,
The Thanksgiving Turkey
