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8 Reasons Thanksgiving Is WAY BETTER Than Christmas

Yep, I said it!

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8 Reasons Thanksgiving Is WAY BETTER Than Christmas

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Yes, my family calls me a grinch because I can't stand Christmas music until the week of December 25, but I am a HUGE lover of the often-overlooked holiday of Thanksgiving. So, in celebration of this glorious day, here are my personal favorite parts of the holiday.

1. The food, obviously.

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I mean, I would eat a Thanksgiving dinner plate ANY day. The turkey, corn, green beans, applesauce, mashed potatoes, and ham (if your family does that) …you really can't go wrong.

2. One word: FOOTBALL.

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My dad is a die-hard fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and they play on Thanksgiving day each year. You best believe we aren't missing that game.

3. Valuable family time.

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It is really nice to see people from out of town and even just get to lay around on the couch and goof around with your siblings. There's really nothing I love more than that.

4. A break from school before exam week.

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We have one week left of classes. I think I speak for every college kid when I say we need this little bit of time off.

5. Leftovers from the big dinner.

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I mean, you can't go wrong making a turkey sandwich and reheating all the sides for lunch the next day. I'm hoping I'll be able to bring some back to school with me this year!

6. Cherished family traditions.

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One tradition my family practices that stands out is watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on Thanksgiving night. It's a way to help us settle down (or fall into a food coma) and start getting into the Christmas spirit.

7. Black Friday/Cyber Monday.

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I personally have never been Black Friday shopping (I think my fear and anxiety within loud, crowded spaces could explain why), but my family does take advantage of Cyber Monday. Go get those deals, y'all!

8. Watching the parade in New York from the couch.

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It's not as much of a tradition as it was when I was little, but we do put the parade on in the background during dinner preparations.

So, put down the Christmas lights for one more week, and go eat some freakin' turkey!

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