Let's have ourselves a bit of thanks!

Thanksgiving: one of America's beloved holidays; beloved for some more than others. Thanksgiving is celebrated by many, usually by inviting family and friends to a wonderful feast in order to, well, give thanks. It's strange how it’s called Thanksgiving, even though it’s more about "giving thanks." Sound like a reverted structure. Don't you think? But nonetheless, it’s a great holiday where anyone and everyone can come together have a happy ol' turkey or chicken; maybe some pie. But regardless of what you're eating, thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what you have, rather than reminiscing about what you could have. Its not only about eating or visiting family that’s as big as Madea’s. It’s more about being thankful for that food, and that family and all the little things that are usually taken for granted. Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy the little things; like that cousin who always calls the turkey leg even before you can smell the turkey, or your aunt who will take only a small spoon of everything—because she’s on a new “diet”—even though she’s the first one waiting for desert. It’s about your sibling who stuffs their face with food right before your mom comes to the table to say grace, give thanks or maybe make a little speech. How fun! But, at the end of the day, it’s the one holiday—no matter how irritated or tired you get—you remember. You love that annoying uncle who only talks about politics, yes even at the dinner table. You love your grandfather who tells you about all of your mom’s mischievous adventures as a kid, and you absolutely love that you can finally be a complete family, at least once a year. Oh, and of course the Indians. Don’t forget them!