There’s no mistaking it when autumn arrives. The air turns crisp and cool, the leaves explode into a palette of warm colors, and subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg seem to hang in the very breeze. This can only mean one thing – it’s nearly time for Thanksgiving!
Why Should You Celebrate Thanksgiving?
So, what makes Thanksgiving so special?
It’s a Time for Togetherness
In today’s busy world, it can be difficult to connect with loved ones as often as we’d like. Holidays bring special opportunities for togetherness, and Thanksgiving is one of the best for gathering with family and friends. Multiple generations come together under one roof to laugh, tell stories, play games, and simply bask in each other’s company.
With workplace and school responsibilities paused for the long weekend, Thanksgiving allows quality time to enjoy special bonds.
The Food Is Love
From roast turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and savory stuffing to vibrant vegetables, tangy cranberry sauce, and sweet potatoes bursting with maple and brown sugar, Thanksgiving is a feast for the senses. Rich autumnal colors and mouthwatering aromas set the stage for a meal that comforts body and soul with delicious nostalgia.
Hours of preparation in the kitchen are a labor of love, culminating in a scrumptious spread for loved ones to enjoy. Leftovers mean the holiday can continue for days after!
Gratitude Is the Theme
As tempting as it can be to focus on problems and hardships, taking time to intentionally count one’s blessings has been shown to greatly boost happiness and life satisfaction. Pausing to give thanks shifts perspective in a more positive direction.
Thanksgiving gives people of all ages valuable opportunities to reflect upon blessings, privileges, and the things that matter most. As tempting as it can be to focus on problems and hardships, taking time to intentionally count one’s blessings has been shown to greatly boost happiness and life satisfaction. Pausing to give thanks shifts perspective in a more positive direction. The very name of the holiday serves as a reminder of this.
It Kicks Off the Holiday Season
For many American families, Thanksgiving marks the gateway to the holiday season. Houses become festooned with Christmas decorations, colorful lights glow from neighborly rooftops, and carols echo from shops and radio stations. The Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions take the football field, the first slices of holiday pie are indulged in, and sparkling cider fills glasses in joyful toasts. Thanksgiving ushers in a multi-week season of celebration, tradition, and making merry.
It’s high time to let thanksgiving begin. Go ahead and rejoice that today is Thanksgiving Day and let your grateful spirit soar! And as you rejoice, remember those who wish to, but could not. Your donation today will bring joy to their heart.