Thanksgiving is a great time of year for many reasons. I'm extremely excited for Thanksgiving this year because it will be my first time going home this semester since August. This is a great time to thank the amazing people in our lives for everything they do. Here are a few reasons why I love Thanksgiving:

1. You can stuff your face without feeling guilty.

My family always makes mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and so much more! I love that Thanksgiving is a holiday where everyone can eat an ungodly amount of food in one sitting without worrying about the calories that we just ingested.

2. Black Friday Shopping:

I personally love Black Friday even though it always gets crazy. It's also a time where I do all my Christmas shopping for my friends and family. My mom and I have gone shopping on this day for about 4 years now so it became a tradition for us.

3. Spending time with my family and good friends.

This holiday is all about being thankful for the important people in our lives. Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family (while we all stuff our faces).

4. Getting a break from school.

November is always the most stressful month of the semester so it's nice to get a 5 day break and be able to relax for 5 days.

5. Reflecting on what I have.

This is also another important aspect of this day. Thanksgiving allows people to take a step back and be thankful for what we have, rather than only focusing on what we don't have.

6. Baking desserts with my mom.

Since I was a little girl my mom and I have always spent the day before Thanksgiving baking all sorts of desserts. We usually make an Apple pie, pumpkin bread, and chocolate treats.

7. Thanksgiving means Christmas is only a month away!

Thanksgiving means it is finally okay to begin hanging up Christmas decorations and listen to Christmas music. The best time of year is right around the corner.