Grateful Hearts, Full Tables: A Thanksgiving Journey Through Tradition and Connection
As millions of Americans prepare to gather around tables laden with turkey, stuffing, and generations of memories, Thanksgiving stands as a powerful reminder of our shared traditions and the connections that bind us together. More than just a feast, this holiday invites us to pause, reflect on our blessings, and celebrate the simple yet profound joy of family, community, and gratitude.
11/27/20241 min read
Later this week, we celebrate being with family and friends, in what we as Americans know as Thanksgiving. We get to celebrate a short work week and then spending time with family and close friends for the holiday. Plus, a day after Thanksgiving, to kick off the official Christmas season- shopping on Black Friday!
Amber and I love Thanksgiving and being able to spend this time together. Even with the added stress of work and all the planning that goes into Thanksgiving, we still find the joy in it all. We also still find the time to record episodes for our podcast! I have to say, we put together quite the schedule to follow for the holiday season. To be honest, we try to do a schedule all year long, but it becomes more important during the holidays. Why you may ask? It's because the holidays have more activities that require our time and attention such as work holiday parties, family get togethers that we have to prepare for, shopping for gifts, shopping for all of these parties, plus there's a few birthdays thrown in there along the way.
So, we like to schedule our recordings ahead and batch some content to hold us over until after the new year- we love to enjoy the holidays. Thanksgiving is definitely a top favorite. Shoot, who doesn't love to spend time with family, eat and plan out their Black Friday shopping adventure? We love it, from the traditional foods such as turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing/dressing and of course pumpkin pie! We're getting hungry just thinking about it! The kids get a nice short week as well. So, of course, they look forward to it as well.
All in all, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time with family and close friends. Spending the time catching up, planning black Friday shopping or watching the football game! Regardless, the time spent together over a large, delicious meal is memorable! Let us know how you spend your Thanksgiving!
So, on that note- HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Warmest regards- Sam & Amber (Slacks to Sweats Podcast)