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Things We Look Forward To On Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is welcomed ever year with much anticipation and excitement. It is that time of the year where people dedicate their holidays to sleeping in, shopping, spending lot of time with family and friends and of course, binging on holiday goodies and good food.

Apart from all this excitement parades, football and traveling are also some of the things we all look forward to on thanksgiving, as this is the only time in the year where we can sit back and relax.

Healthy Foods For Thanksgiving

For those who are unaware of what the festival thanksgiving holds: It is a festival of remembering people who sacrificed their lives for our well-being. In layman's words, this is a harvest festival which was celebrated at the expense of Native people, who had to give up their lands and culture for America through the years.

Though some people throughout history refer to this day as a quite one, today, families celebrate thanksgiving with their near and dear ones in a special and happy way. Preparing a home-cooked meal and involving in various other family activities are some of the things we all look forward to on thanksgiving. Likewise, there are other things most of you might look forward to on this day. Take a look at some of the things that will define thanksgiving 2015:

Thanksgiving And Its Significance

On Thanksgiving

A Nice Family Meal - Every year on thanksgiving, families sit at the dining table of their home and relish some of the best home-cooked meals. Canned and processed foods are a must apart from the meat delights served on the table.

The Presence Of Family - One of the things that we look forward to on thanksgiving is the presence of family. The unity and love is special and has a value of it's own.

On Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving Bird - Without a turkey roast on the family dining table, thanksgiving is never complete. The delicious turkey meal is a must for members of the family to indulge in and enjoy.

On Thanksgiving

Shopping For The Holidays - Shopping is the best treatment for the mind and body. It is also that time of the year where there are plenty of exciting sales which make people go bonkers. Shopping for gifts and treats is one of the many things to look forward to on thanksgiving.

The Parade - The parade defines this thankful day. Attending a parade or being a part of it is one of the things not to miss out on.

Story first published: Thursday, November 26, 2015, 13:18 [IST]
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