"Despite everyone's insistence on ripping down the fake cobwebs on Nov. 1 to replace them with twinkling lights and candy canes, Thanksgiving still exists. That last little Thursday in November, with its warm tones and cornucopia decor, has been overlooked for decades. And while some will argue that it gets all it needs in the week leading up to Turkey Day, I can not rest until everyone knows: Thanksgiving is actually the best holiday, and I think you'd all be a little bit happier if you'd just accept that."
"Because Thanksgiving is the best holiday. It's all the pomp and circumstance of the Christmas season without all of the pressure. Sure, you've got to figure out your plans for the day, and if you're hosting (I'm right there with you), maybe you're feeling a little overwhelmed. But here's the thing: You aren't figuring out gifts. You aren't loading your house up with Amazon packages and wrapping paper."
Thanksgiving remains a distinct late-November holiday marked by warm tones and cornucopia decor. The holiday offers seasonal pomp without the extensive gift planning, package clutter, and commercialization that accompany Christmas. Hosting requires coordination but does not demand buying, wrapping, or attending numerous school holiday events in the same week. Celebrating Thanksgiving centers on shared meals, gratitude, and calmer family gatherings. Emphasizing Thanksgiving fosters appreciation, rest, and simpler traditions that emphasize presence over possessions. Opting for a fuller Thanksgiving can simplify the season and improve overall holiday happiness.
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