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The One About the Best Parts of Thanksgiving Break

What's not to like? Custard? Good. Jam? Good. Meat? Gooooooood. - Joey

Elisabeth Foster

Nov 14, 2016

University of Texas

The One About the Best Parts of Thanksgiving Break

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It's almost that time of the year again: Thanksgiving break. Arguably the best part of the college semester for these reasons:

1. You are finally HOME! And for a substantial amount of time.

There is always that one fight though...

2. And then there's the FOOD!

Most times the turkey doesn't quite turn out as planned.

3. And the game

Nothing will take the place of the A&M TX game.

4. And Friendsgiving!

When you finally see all your friends for the first time in three months!

5. Fall Semester is almost over.

Only one week of classes after Thanksgiving Break!

6. Therefore, Christmas break is so soon.

There's only 31 days from Thanksgiving to Christmas.

7. And you get to decorate the tree.

Possibly the best part of Christmas.

8. And start Christmas shopping.

Black Friday and of course Christmas sales.

9. And next thing you know you'll be on a vacation from school for a month.

The best part about college is no homework AT ALL over Christmas break.

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