This is the first time in ages that we won't be holding the family Thanksgiving at our house. One of my nieces has a new home, and she offered to host us. The only thing I have to cook is a veggie dish! Actually, Dear Husband has to cook more than I do. He's been asked to bring lasagna, and Caesar Salad.
We're also taking four folding chairs and the salt and pepper shakers.
That seems like a really good deal to me!
Frankie and her family have gone south to see her new grandson and his parents. My brother and his wife are entertaining her family, while his kids are getting together in Iowa. My two oldest sisters and their families, Elegante Mother, Dear Husband and I will be going to my niece's home. I'll miss the parts of the family who will be away, but I'll enjoy the 20 or so I'll get to see.
Should I not have the opportunity to say it to you this coming week, I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your families, and that you create good memories for the future. Happy Thanksgiving!
Comments (7)
Happy Turkey Day to you too Buffy!
Posted by Joy | November 18, 2006 11:41 PM
Posted on November 18, 2006 23:41
Thank you, Joy. I'm really looking forward to seeing my family. I'm sure you feel the same.
Posted by buffy | November 19, 2006 3:20 PM
Posted on November 19, 2006 15:20
Umm, I assume then that your Thanksgiving is quite soon. This is one public holiday that hasn't crossed the pond. "Trick or treat" has but presumably the connotations of Thanksgiving mean that we won't see it over here.
Does Dear Husband make a good lasagna?
Posted by Adele | November 20, 2006 12:14 PM
Posted on November 20, 2006 12:14
Adele, Thanksgiving in the USA is the fourth Thursday of November, and that would be tomorrow! It seems to me that Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, and I think there are aspects of the holiday that would translate to the UK.
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 in the Massachusetts Colony, when the Pilgrims harvested their first crops. It was a celebration similar to an English harvest feast.
Our meal traditionally features a variety of veggies that show the bounty of the harvest, roast turkey (a native bird), and pumpkin pie. You might feature other vegetables, but the idea is the same. We have a lot to be thankful for!
Yes, Dear Husband makes good lasagna. It's never quite the same two times in a row, but it's very tasty!
Posted by buffy | November 22, 2006 4:54 PM
Posted on November 22, 2006 16:54
Adele--Though "traditional", by no means do all Americans partake of turkey, etc. I don't recall ever having eaten a turkey at any of my blood relative's homes; although, I have served turkey, on occasion. More likely served in my family's homes were chicken or ham; but, I don't recall that a "big deal" was ever made of Thanksgiving, anyway--except at school when I was young! "Important" meals at Hunky Husband's family were very nearly always celebrated by serving un-cured (fresh) ham--or pork of some type. Thus, I am more apt to serve pork, than anything else for "important" meals. Pizza is a good alternative, though! *g*
Posted by Cop Car | November 23, 2006 1:48 PM
Posted on November 23, 2006 13:48
Buffy and CopCar,
I hope you both had a lovely day yesterday. It also explains why the web seemed so quiet (grin).
I thought, CopCar, that a huger deal was made of Thanksgiving everywhere across the US but, of course, why should it as everyone will have their own opinion on what events are important to them and what they eat. I have to admit that I am fod of pork, although I prefer lamb to any poultry. Ham I can take or leave though. (Oh, and pizza of course!)
Posted by Adele | November 24, 2006 4:38 AM
Posted on November 24, 2006 04:38
Adele--Thanks for the good wishes. Hunky Husband and I had quite a pleasant day. (He had his nachos and I had my pizza!) Undoubtedly, our more-traditional-than-we-are daughter (Dudette) will have a more-traditional meal when we dine at her house, tomorrow. She takes after my mother, that (not a bad) way.
Posted by Cop Car | November 24, 2006 9:27 AM
Posted on November 24, 2006 09:27