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Old 11-25-2013, 09:13 PM
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We tend to look at Thanksgiving more as a family gathering, and not a giant meal. The fireplace is burning nice and hot, the candles are lit, the smells from the oven remind us of how our grandmas' houses smelled when we arrived as kids on Thanksgiving, and we make some of the recipes they used.

It's not about the food (although we make it really tasty). It's about seeing the relatives etc. who we'd otherwise see only at funerals or weddings.

The gathering aspect of the holiday is why I like the various house parties around TV where neighbors are invited in. Also many churches do it so nobody has to be alone that day.