Dear Thanksgiving,
I'm so sorry that you don't receive the acknowledgement you deserve. While I was in Target, three days before Halloween weekend mind you, I was appalled to see that next to the aisle of leftover Halloween costumes, there were two aisles of Christmas decorations, but not a single Thanksgiving decoration. It seems like everyone always overlooks you, and I know you must feel so left out.
I just wanted to let you know that we still love you (except for the cranberry sauce, because cranberry sauce is weird looking, no hate to those that like it). We still enjoy going over our family members' houses and piling plates with food. We still eat until we're stuffed and then have a slice of pumpkin pie after. We still gather around the television to watch the parade and we still tell friends and family how much they mean to us each Thanksgiving.
In all honesty, you are one of my favorite holidays, and it's not just because of all of the delicious food. I love all of the memories made while spending time with my family. There is always a feeling of love and warmth that surrounds Thanksgiving that makes the holiday so special. It's fun to sit around the table and talk about what has been going on with the family since the last time we were all together, because it's not just about sitting around a table and eating, it's about being with your family. You're not all about big flashy gifts or holiday sales, you're about togetherness and thankfulness. You're a time for people to reflect on and enjoy those they choose to surround themselves with.
Christmas is a huge, flashy holiday that doesn't even give you time in the spotlight anymore. Instead, it's like you've become a time to quickly pass through instead of a time to stop and take it all in. It seems that every year the Christmas advertisements begin earlier and earlier. Black Friday doesn't even start on Friday anymore, it starts on Thanksgiving. Everyone says time seems to go by faster and faster, but could part of that be because stores are so quick to advertise the next major holiday?
So Thanksgiving, I want you to know that you still matter and that we all still love you. We will always be here to bask in your glory, even if it's only for a day. Never let Christmas dull your sparkle.
I know I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
