November 28th. Thanksgiving.
The wind whistles through the crisp fall air. Brown, yellow, and orange leaves trickle down from the trees. I smell the soft pumpkin muffins baking in the warm oven. I put on my cozy sweatshirt and tie my snug shoes. My grandpa, brother, and dad walk out into the street as I grab the football from the garage. I see my breath blowing in the air as we throw the ball around until it’s time to go. We drive to Detroit for the classic Thanksgiving football game. We cheer and watch as the whole city has a good time. Win or lose, we will drive home excited for the delicious food we are about to eat. The whiff of the turkey fills my house. The doorbell rings as cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents flood in through the door. Everyone gives their hugs and says hi. In my opinion, this is the best time of the year.
There are so many holidays, seasons, and times of the year that are loved by many people. Christmas, Labor Day, Halloween, etc. In my opinion, those are great, but nothing beats Thanksgiving time. It’s not the flashiest, biggest, or most important holiday, but it is so special for so many people who celebrate it.
Why? You may ask. Let’s start with the basics. In the summer, kids are out of school! Pools are filled, and ice cream is sold, and it is hot. The bright sun burns your skin, the humid air clogs your lungs, and murky sweat rolls down your face into your stinging shirt. In the winter, beautiful snow falls from the sky – but you sit there, indoors, cold and uncomfortable. You want to go outside, but you have to put on layers and layers of clothes to do that. Spring, colorful flowers bloom, birds chirp… and then it rains. Gross, soggy, and disgusting water drenches your clothes. You walk through the grass only to find mud destroying your nice white shoes. And then there’s fall. As Splashlearn.com puts it, Thanksgiving is “crisp,” “colorful,” “cozy,” “breezy,” and “golden.” It is the perfect time to take a walk, throw a ball, and hang out with friends. There are so many beautiful things about the weather, but that is not the only great thing about Thanksgiving time.
To me, nothing says Thanksgiving like cheering for the Detroit Lions. It is the perfect way to kick off the day with excitement and laughter. My brother, dad, grandpa, and I wake up early and go to the Detroit Lions football game. For me, that is one of my favorite experiences. Although most people don’t go to the football game, Thanksgiving provides so many traditions. Whether it is watching a parade or running a Turkey Trot, people make so many memories on this day. Out of all the traditions, the most important one is to give thanks. Thanksgiving helps us appreciate the people around us, such as family and friends. This is the most important part of Thanksgiving. Everyone comes together to be with each other, tell stories, and thank each other for all the good they bring to their lives.
Even more than the beautiful weather, there is food. The unforgettable roasted turkey, soft and mellow pumpkin muffins, the creamy and rich mashed potatoes, etc. If it is made right, the Thanksgiving meal is unreal. The perfect combination accustom to your family. There are so many different combinations in each house and on each plate; it is all so good.
Thanksgiving is so quiet, so warm, so easy. It’s not as branded as Christmas or New Year’s, but it is just as fun. That’s why I love it. Kids get school off, parents get to shop on Black Friday, grandparents see their kids, and everyone gets to be together. To me, no season, no holiday, will ever beat Thanksgiving.
