With the holiday upon us I think it is appropriate to reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving. When did the holiday (that is supposed to be about expressing thanks for all of our blessings in life) become a stuff-your-face contest? When did it become all about eating more than a human should eat in a 24 hour period? Or about watching parades and football all day? Or about plotting strategies for a marathon shopping experience the following day? I am not really sure. Because as long as I can remember those things are the ones that stick out in my mind. Sure you spend time with your family, and usually express "thanks" the 30 seconds before the binging begins. But if being thankful it was it is truly all about, wouldn't we choose to express our thanks in ways other than filling up on pie and spending too much money?
As much as I love this time of year I am always disappointed at the commercialism of it all. Christmas commercials began November 1st. Displays started creeping up in stores by mid-October. Just remember this holiday season - it's not about the money you spend or the food you eat, it's the time you spend with those whom you love.
