While you are gathering the potatoes and getting ready to brine the turkey this year, just keep in mind:

1. You said it, you're thankful for food.

Don't waste it. Or slide it down to the folded napkin on your lap, Santa is watching. Especially the cranberry sauce, don't you dare pass on that.

2. Hey, we all have fights.

But let's just remember some are greater than others.

3. Must be tough, may the odds be in your favor this year.

Good luck! The 53 Pilgrims and 90 Native Americans definitely worked hard to give us the envoking images of football, roasted turkey, and family reunions... minus the aftermath of just a tiny bit of dysfunction.

4. Which means, you'll have to eat a lot and a lot to regret.

Let's throwback to our history and think of all the times white people did Native Americans dirty. Let's start with the Trail Of Tears when Jackson forced Native Americans to move 800 miles from their homeland through cold, freezing weather... and mind you, when they arrived, they still weren't welcome.

5. When white people say "go back to your country" to minorities.

Funny how Native Americans would've said the same when the English were pulling and tugging at their food and resources.

6.) Last but not least, enjoy!

Even though our history is filled with blood and tears, hope you enjoy your meal this year as your munch and crunch away!