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15 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is about more than just the turkey.

Stefanie Harley Mele
Nov 23, 2015
Western Connecticut State University
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15 Things To Be Thankful For This Thanksgiving

1. Parents

These are the two people who will do absolutely anything for you and they've been there since day one. The ones who are there for you when no one else is... take a minute to thank them today.

2. Family

The holiday season should be all about family, spending time with those who you love most. Even if you aren't the closest family, this is the time of the year where family should be the number one priority.

3. Friends

This is the family that we chose. Be thankful that these people have walked into your life. They're the ones who help you get through class or work every day.

4. Happiness

Be thankful you have something to be happy about. With everything going on in the world today, take this time to just appreciate the things in your life that you can be happy about.

5. Food

Yes, this sounds silly, but think about that amazing Thanksgiving dinner you're going to eat. Be thankful you have that. There are some people who will never see a dinner like that. They'll be lucky if they get anything to eat on Thanksgiving evening.

6. Your Pet

Be thankful that you have a wonderful snuggle buddy that will always listen to you. Even if they try to wiggle away when you hug them, they somehow always know when you need them.

7. Health

Be thankful for your health and the health of the ones you love. Be thankful you have family or friends healthy enough to spend this day with you.

8. Your Bed

Think about the mornings when you have to wake up early for class, but you can't get up because your bed is so comfortable. Be thankful you have that. Never forget there are people in the world without beds!

9. Your Significant Other

The person who is there for you through everything, your best friend. Be thankful for everything they do for you. Every time they put up with you when you're cranky or have way too much energy.

10. Football

Who doesn't love spending the day with the whole family and getting to watch a great football game? Thanksgiving is the time of the season where things start to get interesting. This season is short, embrace it.

11. Your Home

Be thankful you have a roof over your head and a fire place to snuggle up in front of. Not everyone is lucky enough to have a home, be thankful for yours.

12. Fuzzy Socks

Who doesn't love fuzzy socks? Thanksgiving is the start of fuzzy sock season. Get ready to slip and slide all around the house while your toes are as warm as they can be.

13. You Can Start Listening To Christmas Music

Be thankful that after this day is over it's officially the start of the Christmas season, which means Christmas music! You can now Jingle Bell Rock your way around town all you want.

14. Safety

Considering everything going on in the world today be thankful we live in a country where we are safe. Be thankful for the men and women who won't be home on Thanksgiving this year because they are busy protecting our country.

15. It's A Holiday!

Be thankful it's a holiday! Who doesn't love having a reason to celebrate?

Be thankful for everything life has given you, enjoy Thanksgiving Day with your friends and family. It's the official start of the best time of the year!

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