I’ll admit it, I used to be a Thanksgiving hater. To be fair, it’s not the most exciting holiday when you’re a child, but it is hands down the best holiday as a ~young adult~.
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Seeing loved ones. Hanging out with old friends is great; spending quality time with your fam is awesome. It’s been all semester and there’s a lot of tea to catch up spilling.
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Food! (duh) Thanksgiving food is good, but thanksgiving food compared to months of dining hall food is on another level.
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It’s a forced study break. It’s so relaxing to have a day off, even if it’s just for one day. Enjoying the day with your family is so calming and you’ll appreciate it when you’re back grinding for finals!
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It’s underrated. Nothing is worse that when something doesn’t live up to its hype. Thanksgiving is always more enjoyable than you thought but still maintains a standing of a medium holiday: it’s the perfect unexpected day.
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Gratitude. Being with people you care about and feeling grateful just gives you those warm feelings inside. Pie and introspection hits different.