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I like Thanksgiving too, because of the absence of commercialization, some do make it religious and I give thanks that myself and family are lucky enough to be somewhere that we have a roof over our heads and food on the table. Those that thank god make me think of this. http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/up...od-de-nada.jpg

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:lol: That's really good.

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:lol:

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420 bro, yo yo yo yo yoooooo...

But in all seriousness, Independence Day. Barbecue, beer, and freworks. And all the kitsch.

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That's my second favourite. The weather is nicer in July but for me, the food is better at Thanksgiving :D

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+1

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My favorite holiday has always been Thanksgiving. It is a family and friends holiday where I love being with people I care about and are thankful to have in my life. I don't invite people if I don't care for them or them for me. Why would I?

Besides loving the food of the holiday, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, roasted veggies and lots of pies and cakes for desert, it is a day that is easy flowing, filled with catching up on the latest news and laughing our fool heads off at the remembering of years gone by.

We do say thanks before eating but we don't thank a deity but say "we are thankful for the good health, blah, blah, blah."

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Is Thanksgiving a Spiritual Holiday or Not:

http://lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/GW/gw004.html

As per George Washington:

By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation.

"Whereas it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor-- and whereas both Houses of Congress have by their joint Committee requested me to recommend to the People of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. "

As per Abraham Lincoln:

http://www.abrahamlincolnonline.org/...hes/thanks.htm

By the President of the United States of America.

A Proclamation.The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, others have been added, which are of so extraordinary a nature, that they cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God. >>>> They are the gracious gifts of the Most High God, who, while dealing with us in anger for our sins, hath nevertheless remembered mercy.

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Interesting post

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If Christmas didn't come with a roast, turkey day would probably rank number one for me, too. But then I'm also a sucker for barbecue, so maybe not.

Either way, they're both worth the wait.

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If we're talking US bank holidays (or the standard six I get), I like them all, really.

The summer ones (May, July, September) for the nice weather and BBQ and the winter ones for the turkey, which we do at Xmas as well, because we're quite frankly, brilliant.

New Year's Day is the odd one out because we don't do anything as such, except take down the Christmas tree and eat lots of sweets but it's a day off and a lie in, so it's all good for me.

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I have problems with Independence Day, it is not so much the celebration of the establishment of a politically strong middle class, but the disdain for those ignored at the time of that revolution.

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It's a piss-up with lots of grilled meat and fireworks, WGAF?

Plus, I have to have a day off in July, it's in my genetic makeup :nod:

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Its just another one of Those euro centric legacies. Piss up and eat up aspects are always welcome.

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We can't be held responsible for the actions of those long dead. Enjoy your lie in instead, it makes the day much nicer :D