Thanksgiving, as so wonderfully portrayed by Pilgrims and Indians, is a time that many enjoy. It becomes socially acceptable to eat like gluttons, play football in the yard, and then take an hour long nap. Honestly, what could be better? I cannot imagine not having Thanksgiving. Every year I have celebrated at my grandparents house. Except this year.
My aunt decided that my mother's boyfriend could attend the Thanksgiving feast at her house, but not my boyfriend. Having already invited him, what was I to do? I decided to not attend. Instead, my boyfriend and I went to his parents house and ate with his family. It was fun, but not something I've ever been used to. My family was of course upset that I did not attend their gathering and have been avoided for the rest of the weekend. There was no malice, just not understanding, everyone claims to enjoy my boyfriend's company. My aunt must have had her reasons. Now, everyone is upset with me though.
In church this morning, everyone in my family sat on one row. One thing they failed to recognize was that a seat for me was not availiable. I sat with my grandparents good friends instead. I asked why we had not seen each other that week, we regularly hang out with my grandparents, and she said that my grandfather said Thanksgiving was only a family matter. This came as a huge shock to me. It even hurt a little. I happen to not be blood related to him so I took it probably more personally than I should have. Then, due to such a crazy weekend with shopping and visits, I stayed home from lunch today in order to do my homework. I was then made out to be angry at them. If they believe that it makes me a little sore because I love my family. I am branching off due to my coming of age and I am very independent otherwise.
On the friends issue, I went with my boyfriend and his family to a Thanksgiving dinner in which the daughter invites all her friends. It was fun and there were people there my age and it was enjoyable. Thanksgiving is about everyone, not just family. It's almost not fair to be asked to choose which one to spend this holiday with.
Thanksgiving
By nertoshbakimonkey - Posted on November 25th, 2007
I understand how you feel because I also feel that Thanksgiving is for everybody, instead of just family because while my sister spent Thanksgiving with my family and while her and her boyfriend were dating, she would invite him to spend Thanksgiving with my family and I; therefore, my family didn't have a problem with her inviting him.
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Thanksgiving became most families' tradition ever since...who knows. But I never thought thanksgiving as a family matter though. It's more like a holiday that anyone and everyone can enjoy. I always eat chicken instead of turkey though. I probably can't tell the difference anyway. Maybe we can all have thanksgiving together next year, even if we're not connected through blood. =D
But you're lucky though. At least you got to do something. I slept throughout the day. Yeah, it was fun...
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It is fun to spend time with family on Thanksgiving, but the people who first celebrated Thanksgiving together were practically strangers! Maybe your grandpa needs to be reminded of this when he says that the holiday is strictly for family.
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