Why Thanksgiving Shouldn't Get Shafted, As Told By Disney
Let the turkey have his day, man.
I am without a doubt one of those people who refuses to start decorating for Christmas or listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving has become an underrated holiday over the years. You barely see any Thanksgiving decorations in stores; it's like they skip right from Halloween to Christmas.
Here are some reasons why Thanksgiving is still bomb, illustrated by some of our favorite Disney characters:
1. You get to spend time with your family.
No matter how much your family may annoy you, you know deep down that you love them. Any time you get to spend with your family should be cherished.
2. It's the one day of the year where you can stuff yourself and feel no guilt.
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, pumpkin pie...you want to skip right all over that stuff? No, that's what I thought.
Remember: Thanksgiving calories don't count.
3. You get to go home from school.
Whether you get a full week off for Thanksgiving or just a few days, it still means you have the opportunity to take a break from stressing about classes. And you get to see your dog, what's better than that?
4. It's fall's last hoorah.
Goodbye flannels and cute booties. Goodbye pumpkin spice everything and the beautiful red and orange leaves. Goodbye sweater dresses and goodbye not wearing a coat when you go outside. Thanksgiving is like the going away party for fall.
5. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Truly a staple in the American household for Thanksgiving morning.
6. There really isn't that long of a wait for Christmas after Thanksgiving.
Just be patient, Christmastime will be in full swing once Thanksgiving is over and the wait isn't that long. Also let's be real-- it will start snowing soon and the cold weather will approach us, something most people like to hold out on anyway.
7. Thanksgiving makes you think about what you're thankful for.
Even though you should appreciate what you have all the time, some people don't really think about it until Thanksgiving when everyone else is doing it. I guess it's better late than never, but you should always be thankful for what you have.
