Thanksgiving is fast approaching us and I couldn’t be more excited. This is basically a holiday celebrating all that’s good in life and food. Who wouldn’t want to celebrate that? So with that being said, here’s a list of my top 12 favorite things about Thanksgiving!

1. Mashed Potatoes

This is my favorite dish, every Thanksgiving. My grandma and my mom have perfected this recipe over the years and this is the food I am most looking forward to devouring.

2. A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

My family watches this every year together and it’s a classic!

3. Football

Whether you’re watching it on TV or playing it out in the front yard, Thanksgiving isn’t complete without it!

4. Turkey

You can’t call it Thanksgiving dinner without it!

5. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

These awesome floats in New York City are always fun to watch!

6. Going to Church

This is something my family does every year. We go to mass on Thanksgiving Day to give thanks to God for everything we have in our lives. It’s a great time to reflect and a good start to a usually busy day!

7. The Coziness of it All

There’s just something about a warm space filled with food and people that you love that makes you both warm on the inside and the outside.

8. Man Hunt: Cousin Edition

This one is bit more specific to my family, but every Thanksgiving, my cousins and I always end up playing man hunt, a version of hide-and-go-seek tag. It usually ends in a fight, but it has become a tradition nonetheless!

9. The Laughter

No matter what is going on in our lives, Thanksgiving is always a joyous and lighthearted time for my family. We remember all the good times that we’ve had with each other and laugh about it!

10. Pumpkin Pie!

Need I say more?

11. Stuffing, Creamed corn, Rolls, Cranberries, etc…

Basically any food I haven’t mentioned before now because ALL of the food is amazing!

12. And of course: Being with Family

Getting to see everyone in my family and just spend time with them is my favorite part of Thanksgiving!

So, I hope this little list gets you excited for one of the best holidays of the year! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!