It is hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week! Where has this year gone? (I think I say that about this time every year.) I love fall and especially Thanksgiving. It is the one truly American holiday and it has not become commercialize, much. Thanksgiving, for most people, is about giving thanks to God for all the wonderful things we are privileged to have in the United States. Of course, Thanksgiving is also about the food. Our six-year granddaughter has been learning about Thanksgiving at school. She is very excited about the "feast" this year. The "feast" at our house consists of the same food every year. It is a tradition. My brother makes the turkey. I used to make the dressing but my niece wanted to learn so now she has that task (which is fine by me). My youngest daughter has perfected my mother's candied yams so that is her assignment. My sister always makes some scrumptious dessert! As for me, I supply the location and the trimmings. My husband and I love to entertain so for us it is pure joy to have family gather around our large table for a meal. I think I will set my parent's china this year. My father passed away 7 years ago and my mom is in a nursing home so it is a way to include them in this most special day. We will also wait for my sister-in-law to get off work at Opryland Hotel before we eat. After all, the fact that she is back to work is something for which to be thankful.
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