Thanksgiving: A Time for Gratitude

Thanks

Thanksgiving is that time in the season where students get the week off (hopefully) and family gatherings are common, all to eat turkey and enjoy their time together (at least, that’s what the movies show). This year I’m spending my thanksgiving week without going to school and spending time with my immediate family; my mother, father, and me. During the day that is Thanksgiving, we might eat a turkey or eat pizza, but the idea that the family can gather together a few times every year and say “thanks” or “thank you” to one another  can strengthen the bond between each family and, in this case, my own family. The mutual feeling of just showing your appreciation to your parents, or vice versa, is something that is so special that it deserves its own event/holiday, hence Thanksgiving, and I certainly have a lot to be grateful for.

Giving

Thanksgiving is a holiday for joy, saying thanks, and giving to your family. However, there are other ways to give to many others. For example, donating food and clothing to your local charity is one way to celebrate the season. You could also volunteer as a minor or adult in certain activities, such as non-profit organizations that will be cleaning up the neighborhood/area and in environmentally-friendly places such as Zoo Miami and the Tropical Audobon Society., who each plan to preserve nature and the wildlife inside it. One final example is inviting friends, coworkers, or just other people that you know will be spending Thanksgiving alone, to show your appreciation and making them feel special, all of this to show how Thanksgiving should be a holiday where everyone is special and can be grateful for something in life.

12 thoughts on “Thanksgiving: A Time for Gratitude

  1. Muy bonito lo que escribes es un día para estar en familia y dar gracias me párese buena tu idea de dar donaciones al más necesitado y también hacer servicios comunitarios , compartir tus pensamientos gracias

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  2. Muy lindo lo que escribiste querido sobrino, podemos apreciar el amor que sientes por tu familia y tus semejantes. El agradecimiento y generosidad son acciones que enriquecen tu persona.

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  3. Very nice post about the importance of gratitude and the importance of sharing with others. Indeed, when we volunteer we have the chance to make a true difference in the live of others. Keep up the good work Alex!!

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  4. This is so true , thanks for your kind , actions and humble words. They are an example for this generation. Thanks for what you do ❤️. Keep it up ..☺️

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  5. Alex, felicitaciones por el mensaje! Continua asi, estudiando, ayudando, escribiendo articulos muy buenos.
    Con cariño tu tia monchi

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