Yesterday, while driving back from Paris with Jon, it occurred to me that it was Thanksgiving Day. I said, "Happy Thanksgiving." To which Jon replied, "It isn't Thanksgiving yet, is it?" Hmmm, none of the usual turkey decor, workplace time off, and trips to see family were there to clue us in.
I had remembered TG earlier in the week and mentioned to Emily (the hairstylist at La Belle Frisee) that Thursday was an American holiday. She asked if it was one of those American holidays with presents. Explaining Thanksgiving, I said it is a time to have a feast with your family. Besides family, people also open up their homes to friends that have nowhere to go. Before eating, it is customary to give thanks for all the things you have gratitude for throughout the year, but may not express.
Wow, America came up with this? And regardless of the "Day After" shopping and Christmas onslaught, the actual Thursday is pretty pure. I know that some people say it started as a celebration of the demise of Native Americans. But that isn't what we're doing now; quite the opposite.
When we got home, certain lovely Moms had remembered and were busy with the preparations. We had roasted turkey thighs and breasts as well as potatoes, gravy, stuffing etc. It was delicious. Leah said she, "likes Thanksgiving dinner because the cooks are really motivated."
I had remembered TG earlier in the week and mentioned to Emily (the hairstylist at La Belle Frisee) that Thursday was an American holiday. She asked if it was one of those American holidays with presents. Explaining Thanksgiving, I said it is a time to have a feast with your family. Besides family, people also open up their homes to friends that have nowhere to go. Before eating, it is customary to give thanks for all the things you have gratitude for throughout the year, but may not express.
Wow, America came up with this? And regardless of the "Day After" shopping and Christmas onslaught, the actual Thursday is pretty pure. I know that some people say it started as a celebration of the demise of Native Americans. But that isn't what we're doing now; quite the opposite.
When we got home, certain lovely Moms had remembered and were busy with the preparations. We had roasted turkey thighs and breasts as well as potatoes, gravy, stuffing etc. It was delicious. Leah said she, "likes Thanksgiving dinner because the cooks are really motivated."
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