Christmas and New Year often overshadow the Thanksgiving Holidays. In many ways however Thanksgiving is more important than these other holidays and a time to reflect on the year past. Lets not forget Thanksgiving Dinner which is a major highlight of the holiday. It's often the case that the host will make preparations well ahead of the actual day to ensure Thanksgiving dinner is the best it can be.
For large families, the women consider it a privilege to cook for their men as well as the rest of the relatives. There are also many recipes that are brought out JUST for this occasion.
If you live far away, you sometimes have to choose between visiting home for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's not always possible to travel home for both holidays. If you are faced with such a decision, one option is to alternate each year. They may make it home one year for Thanksgiving and the next year for Christmas. In terms of travel, its usually easier to book air or train tickets for thanksgiving Thanksgiving. Christmas holidays on the other hand do require that you book well in advance to have any chance of getting a seat.
The four day Thanksgiving holidays is a major attraction making it a very popular time of year. Most businesses close their doors on the Friday and open up again on the Monday. The three of four day holidays make is much more easy visiting friends and family. If the turkey has not slowed you down, shopping on the day after Thanksgiving offers the chance of finding many low price bargains. Many people take the opportunity to start decorating their home for Christmas once Thanksgiving is over.
You don't need to choose between Thanksgiving and Christmas or any other holiday for that matter. There are still many events and thinks to do during the Thanksgiving holidays to have fun and enjoy yourself. You really don't have to alone on Thanksgiving as many entertainment venues host special meals and events for singles. There is no reason to spend Thanksgiving alone unless you choose to be. This means Thanksgiving 2011 too. Ask around and you will find that not everyone goes home for Thanksgiving. Why not invite them around to your place for a dinner cooked by you.
For large families, the women consider it a privilege to cook for their men as well as the rest of the relatives. There are also many recipes that are brought out JUST for this occasion.
If you live far away, you sometimes have to choose between visiting home for Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's not always possible to travel home for both holidays. If you are faced with such a decision, one option is to alternate each year. They may make it home one year for Thanksgiving and the next year for Christmas. In terms of travel, its usually easier to book air or train tickets for thanksgiving Thanksgiving. Christmas holidays on the other hand do require that you book well in advance to have any chance of getting a seat.
The four day Thanksgiving holidays is a major attraction making it a very popular time of year. Most businesses close their doors on the Friday and open up again on the Monday. The three of four day holidays make is much more easy visiting friends and family. If the turkey has not slowed you down, shopping on the day after Thanksgiving offers the chance of finding many low price bargains. Many people take the opportunity to start decorating their home for Christmas once Thanksgiving is over.
You don't need to choose between Thanksgiving and Christmas or any other holiday for that matter. There are still many events and thinks to do during the Thanksgiving holidays to have fun and enjoy yourself. You really don't have to alone on Thanksgiving as many entertainment venues host special meals and events for singles. There is no reason to spend Thanksgiving alone unless you choose to be. This means Thanksgiving 2011 too. Ask around and you will find that not everyone goes home for Thanksgiving. Why not invite them around to your place for a dinner cooked by you.
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