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The moment Halloween ends, the Christmas decorations come out, signaling the traditions to start. However, there’s one holiday that everyone seems to forget about: Thanksgiving! People jump straight to the winter festivities and start decking the halls. But autumn’s not over just yet. We can’t skip over the day dedicated to giving thanks, and here’s why:
1. It’s a day to spend with your family and friends – One of the best parts about getting a week break for this holiday is that we’re given the chance to return to our family and remind them how much we love them.
2. You’re back home – Whether your home is here, at your parents’ house, or with your boyfriend or friends, you get a break. You’re with the people you love and spending time relieving the stress that comes with school.
3. A pile of food – Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, cranberries; it’s time to feast! Thanksgiving is known for the crazy amount of food you get to eat, so forget about meal plan and dig in.
4. Pumpkin pie – Even if you forgot to leave room for dessert, there’s no way you can pass up a slice of the traditional pumpkin pie. So undo a button on your pants and enjoy yourself.
5. The turkey coma – How can we forget that amazing sleep you get after all of that food? You’re stuffed and sleepy, which means you’ll probably be knocked out by 10 o’clock at the latest. But who cares, it’ll feel great.
6. The leftovers – Once Thanksgiving’s over, you’re still fed for the next few weeks. Your fridge is completely overflowed with leftovers, so it’s almost as if it’s a holiday that never ends.
7. The Macy’s Day Parade / TV specials – Watching all of your favorite celebrities ride down the streets of NYC is a great way to start off Thanksgiving. Not to mention, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is bound to be on, it’s a classic!
8. Football – Fingers crossed your favorite team is playing, because spending Thanksgiving afternoon watching the game is always fun. Especially when Cousin Michael and Uncle Jimmy start fighting over who should win.
9. Traditions – Maybe every year you watch a certain movie, or play a specific game, or go visit your grandparents. Whatever your traditions you have, you can’t help but look forward to it.
10. Preparation for Black Friday – Sales, sales, sales! Even with filled bellies, you might join the midnight riot or get some rest and wait until morning to take advantage of those low prices. Just try not to get trampled.