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Thanksgiving Is So Unappreciated

We seem to forget there is a holiday in between Halloween and Christmas.

Laura Wright
Nov 14, 2016
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We seem to skip from Halloween right to Christmas. We hear Christmas songs and see the decorations on November 1st. Did you know there is a holiday between the two? It's called Thanksgiving! It's a time to spend with family and cherish all the good food. Some of the best things about Thanksgiving is...

1. The Food

Turkey, mashed potatoes, a whole feast in one day. It's like Christmas dinner but even sooner.

2. Family

Maybe the one time of the year you get to see most of your family. Everyone has those embarrassing stories they can tell. Yet you will always love them.

3. More Food

Don't worry. There will be leftovers, you'll be eating for days.

4. The Thanksgiving Parade

One of my favorite parts is sitting with the family and watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. All the floats and huge balloons it's a holiday tradition.

5. The Break You Get From School

Thanksgiving Break may be small but at least you get to sleep in all day.

6. Even More Food

Yes, there is more. Pie is my after dinner go to, what's yours?

7. Traveling

You may not have to travel far but you go any length to be with friends and family.

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