Har-de-har-har 
*Originally posted by gobear *
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It seems to me that this year especially requires attention to family, friends and the intangibles of emotional connection. Thanksgiving should not be treated as a roadbump to Xmas, but as a holiday to cherish the ones we love and to be grateful for the many blessings we take for granted. **
ITA! When I was a kid, none of my little friends seemed to care that much about Thanksgiving because there was no trick-or-treating or presents involved. This year, I really hope families around the country will emphasize to their children the importance of Thanksgiving. 