Quote Originally Posted by cassiesmom View Post

I wish THanksgiving was observed on this day, as it is in Canada. For me, Thanksgiving in late November seems to get in the rush of preparations for Christmas. Thanksgiving is actually my favorite holiday - gratitude, church, family, food and no pressure around gift-giving.
I actually love that Thanksgiving is in November, I think the shortening days and cooler temperatures, the leaden skies and more somber beauty make us appreciate the warms and goodness of light and love and family even more than we wood amidst the fall spectacular of October!