Bottom of the News… Friday, November 21, 2008

Good morning. Well thankfully we are out of election season and into one of my very favorite holiday times of the year… Thanksgiving! It is awesome to have a time to celebrate gratitude and thankfulness. And I thought I would share my thoughts on the Top 10 Reasons Thanksgiving rocks! Here we go…


Top Ten reasons why Thanksgiving ROCKS!

10. The newspaper if chock full of great ads, just like on Sundays. Mind you I won’t go shopping on Friday, but I like to look.

9. Macy’s Parade - my family always watched this when I was growing up. I love the floats and balloons.

8. Westminster Dog Show - 2 years ago, it was only my parents and I at Thanksgiving, and my dad and I watched the dog show - it was hilarious (sorry dog lovers). We couldn't stop laughing at the fussy dogs.

7. Stuffing – some can’t stand it, others I love stuffing and could eat it all day!

6. Santa starts his appearances for the season. I love seeing kids so excited to see Santa.

5. Christmas decorations and lights officially can go up!

4. Being able to relax and enjoy the day.

3. Taking a nap after eating too much turkey.

2. Watching Thanksgiving football games.

1. Leftovers.


Do you remember learning about the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving in elementary school? Did you ever color one of those big turkeys? We all have fond memories of Thanksgiving reunions. But as a society we seem to have lost a sense of what Thanksgiving means.

Most of us, for example, do not participate in a harvest. Thanksgiving Day itself is sandwiched tightly between an ever-expanding Christmas shopping season and the growing marketing blitz that surrounds Halloween. Also, sporting events also tend to distract us on Thanksgiving.

Perhaps Thanksgiving may be the only holiday we have that is shrinking in appeal.

Ironically, with the exception of the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving is the most peculiarly American holiday that we recognizes. The celebration of it fits perfectly into the story of American history. To be thankful to God for the abundance of this great land was a natural duty for our forefathers. The ensuing institutionalization of it made perfect sense. Let’s also keep in history that has surrounded this most appropriate holiday.


Have a great Thanksgiving!

And there you have it, a “thankful” look at the Bottom of the News for this Friday, November 21, 2008!

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