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What are your Thanksgiving plans?

Is there a certain "tradition" of sorts that you do as an Atheist?

Anyone traveling?

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Permalink Reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner on November 16, 2012 at 11:12pm

You actually cook such fancy dishes? I'm too lazy for all of that kitchen work.

But I get your strategy. I'm low salt and low carb, so I often have to take my own food to events.

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on November 19, 2012 at 12:06am

You must be a good cook Kalliope! Those dishes look interesting. How do they taste?

Permalink Reply by Nerdlass on November 16, 2012 at 3:24am

We do Thanksgiving for the foreign teachers in our program. Not everyone's from the US, so it's a chance to share the meal with our Japanese and other foreign friends. Turkey's a rare bird on the menu here, unless you're getting a leg from Disneyland or USJ (United Studios Japan) and gravy isn't typical either. It's catered through a restaurant that has done this meal for groups of teachers in this program over many years, now. It's a bit expensive, but it's a good way to lift our spirits and fight off homesickness, as well as share our culture and appreciate the friendships we've made here in Japan. :)

Permalink Reply by B.c. Steele on November 16, 2012 at 3:48pm

For the first time in many years I will get to spend Thanksgiving with my family. It will be a nice change of pace from the past half decade or so. We are going to bake a turkey and a ham and I am also going to deep fry a turkey! It is going to be a fantastic feast spent with those that I hold dearest to me. Can't wait! Hope it is a wonderful and special day for all of you as well!

Permalink Reply by booklover on November 16, 2012 at 5:00pm

That sounds lovely B.c.!

Permalink Reply by Clarence Dember on November 16, 2012 at 4:09pm

Me and the cats will be eating turkey and not complaining!

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on November 19, 2012 at 12:04am

Sounds great Clarence!

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on November 16, 2012 at 5:42pm

How wonderful! Everyone sounds like they will have a good time. And all the non US members I hope you have a good day too.
I'm enjoying reading about all your plans.

Permalink Reply by CFlower on November 18, 2012 at 1:00am

I get to experience my first Mexican American Thanksgiving. There is a possibility of no turkey for me this year. But it's ok. There will be lots of yummy tamales and a wonderful boyfriend to be thankful for. :)

Permalink Reply by booklover on November 18, 2012 at 7:58am

Cool Colleen! :)

Permalink Reply by Steph S. on November 19, 2012 at 12:05am

I tamales Colleen! How wonderful!

Permalink Reply by Vitomama on November 19, 2012 at 7:32am

Before we eat, we always thank the appropriate authority, the provider of the turkey - my husband's employer. Jokes aside, it's always just a great day of football, a couple of Guinnesses (Guinnae?), and family. Hope all ya'll have a great one!