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10 Ways To Get Into The Thanksgiving Spirit Even When Christmas Music Is Already Playing Into Your Life

It's still fall, y'all.

Claudia Crowe

Nov 13, 2018

University of South Carolina

10 Ways To Get Into The Thanksgiving Spirit Even When Christmas Music Is Already Playing Into Your Life

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It's only the beginning of November, but Christmas music is already being played, stores are selling Christmas decorations and businesses and individuals have started decorating for the Christmas season. However, it's only fall!

November is a month where the weather starts to drop, leaves change colors and begin to fall, and the festive, holiday season starts. Most importantly, Thanksgiving occurs, which you can't just skip over and head into the month of December.

So, even though it's impossible to escape Christmas's cheer, here are some ways to celebrate November and Thanksgiving.

1. Learn a family recipe.

It can be as small as cooking a simple dish or attempting something that is going to be served at Thanksgiving for everyone. This is the perfect opportunity to bond with a family member and create delicious food; both great in the long run.

2. Order a fall drink at Starbucks.

Yes, Pumpkin Spice Lattes are still in season. But there are way more drinks to try that are only available in the fall.

3. Take a moment and make a list of everything you are grateful for.

The list can range from friends and family, to jobs and amazing occasions.

4. Take a walk on USC's beautiful campus.

It is universally known that the horseshoe is a gorgeous spot to be outside. You can grab a fall Starbucks drink then head over to the horseshoe to see all the leaves changing colors, or even for a mini photoshoot. Campus is definitely one of the prettiest places in this metropolitan city.

5. Host a Friendsgiving potluck.

This sounds complicated and like a lot to do, especially if you don't cook, but it can be as relaxed as you make it. Focus on friends being together, having a good time, and eating delicious food over stressing about to make a dish or being prepared for this potluck.

6. Organize a game of two-hand touch football.

Who didn't grow up playing this for Thanksgiving?

7. Donate canned food to a shelter.

A part of the giving season is being thankful about everything you have and this a great opportunity to help the less fortunate. I know everyone has some canned foods laying around that will never be eaten.

8. Visit a local orchard.

There are many activities like apple picking or cider tasting. If you're of age, alcohol like beer or hard cider is always available to taste, as well.

9. Watch the classic movie "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."

Throwing it back to childhood and watching this movie in class during the Thanksgiving party.

10. Come up with a want list of items you wish to buy on Black Friday.

This can be a game plan, depending on how much of a shopper you are. And if don't like to shop, write down items and the deal so you're prepared to make a quick entry and fast getaway with your purchase. It's useful for anyone planning to go Black Friday shopping, which from experience research is needed.

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10 Ways To Get Into The Thanksgiving Spirit Even When Christmas Music Is Already Playing Into Your Life

It's still fall, y'all.

1. Learn a family recipe.

2. Order a fall drink at Starbucks.

3. Take a moment and make a list of everything you are grateful for.

4. Take a walk on USC's beautiful campus.

5. Host a Friendsgiving potluck.

6. Organize a game of two-hand touch football.

7. Donate canned food to a shelter.

8. Visit a local orchard.

9. Watch the classic movie "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving."

10. Come up with a want list of items you wish to buy on Black Friday.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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