A Look at Thanksgiving

I am a big fan of Thanksgiving. It is a fairly underrated holiday, at least compared to Christmas. Seeing and enjoying your food, friends, and family is always appreciated, and every time Thanksgiving rolls around, it feels like it comes at the perfect time. Usually, I am at the end of my rope regarding school or work, but the lackadaisical atmosphere helps to alleviate that stress.

There was not much new to talk about this year. Traditionally, all of the family that lives near my parents comes to their house and we enjoy the delectable dishes that get served. This year was no different. Cousins, uncles, grandparents, and assorted friends gathered and stuffed themselves. Normally I am a pretty reserved person, so I enjoy listening to the conversations everyone is having. I get to catch up on the goings-on around town. I walk in the house knowing basically nothing, and I leave with the exact details of who had a baby, who died, who started a business, and who was slightly rude at the work meeting three weeks ago.

Of course, the food is exemplary enough that even the same old stuff is amazing. There is one specific dish that my mom makes that I absolutely adore. I am almost certain that it is simply green beans with melted cheese, but I cannot get enough of it! I have had that green concoction every year since I can remember, and every single time I am excited. It’s nostalgic, and it marks the beginning of the holiday season for me.

Okay, now that my family experiences are out of the way, I’d like to look into some of the dishes that are commonly served and tell you my opinion of them.

Turkey: It is a top tier dish. There is a reason it is so prominent for the biggest meal of the year.

Stuffing: This stuff is also amazing. I know a lot of people that dislike it, but gravy smothered bread can hardly ever fail.

Cranberry Sauce: I have never understood the fascination with cranberry sauce with turkey. I think that it goes better with chicken.

Mashed Potatoes: The glue that holds the entire meal together. If not for the green bean concoction, this would be my favorite part. It is not saved specifically thanksgiving either, but I still look forward to it.