Where did Thanksgiving Go?

What is Thanksgiving to You?

• Turkey and gravy ...
• Family and friends ...
• Football ...
• Sweet potato casserole ...
• Stuffing ...
• Pie ...

As a child I remember the stores promoting turkeys, pies, family, and gathering for dinner long before they put up a single Christmas decoration. We enjoyed the holiday and relished it instead of trying to skip it to the bigger sales ticket experience.

Family dinner was important then, good food and thoughts of thanks. As was the traditional family football game we lovingly called the "Toilet Bowl."

Now, Christmas promotions begin before Halloween, and it's not uncommon to see a brightly decorated tree next to zombies and skeletons.

Yeah, that gets me in the spirit ...

I have noticed a growing trend on FB of people giving daily thanks and that's been encouraging - and inspiring! The retailers may have forgotten to enjoy one holiday at a time, but the spirit of Thanksgiving still appears to be strong among individuals.

So tell me, what's your favorite Thanksgiving tradition or dish?