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A Great Time Of The Year

Be thankful for all

Becca Garner
Nov 21, 2016
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2016 Thanksgiving is here. This year Thanksgiving came super fast for me. For me, the holiday times will be different as this is the first year since I been away at college. Being away for awhile, the holidays will still feel the same. Here are my favorite parts about Thanksgiving for me.

Definitely Being Around Family:

Does not matter to me if it's my inner family or if it is a lot of us. We make a good time out of the day together worthwhile. The laughter and smiles that we share is something truly amazing. Whether it be from stories or jokes, I love seeing the smiles.

I Love the Food:

Cooking a big meal is a lot of work, but I love helping in the kitchen and preparing the food. I love homemade meals so having that for the holiday is a blessing.

Football:

I love having football on the living room and kitchen. Even though most of the time it isn't teams I care for, I still love watching the games. My dad and I always “bet” to see who wins. If the weather permits, I love going outside and passing the football around before and after our meal. It is always fun to have that time with my brother and dad.

Nap Time:

After all the hard work preparing the food for the meal, and pilling in a bunch of food in our stomachs, the turkey makes you want to crash for a nap. If we decide to go out for Black Friday shopping, it is always a good thing to nap before going out into the crazy stores and dealing with a bunch of people.

Thanksgiving is a great time of the year to remind us what we are thankful for. Throughout the years, my Thanksgiving stays to plan. I love having my family around and definitely eating a bunch of food.

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