thanksgiving traditions
Oh, how I love Thanksgiving... it may just be my favorite holiday. I love that my dad's brothers and their children travel from far and wide to be together. I love that we always have roughly the same menu: Uncle Richard and Aunt Judy's turkey and stuffing, my grandma's famous rolls (which are comprised of more butter than I care to think about!), my favorite corn pudding, mashed potatoes and gravy, various vegetable dishes (these change from year to year) and my grandma's fresh cranberry / orange relish. I love that there isn't the added pressure of gifts and chaos. And I love that the day after Thanksgiving, there is no let down – everyone's excited for Christmas and life is good.
Family recipes that are passed down from generation to generation make me feel I have roots. Life is so tenuous and can change at the drop of a hat. I love that I can count on my family to gather once a year, eat food made from family recipes, play bingo (we do it every year and my uncle contributes the cash winnings), and tell stories. I love hearing my dad and his 3 brothers talk about their childhood and the crazy pranks they played (it's amazing they all lived to tell the tale!).
I want my girls to remember these holidays and realize the importance of family ties and relationships. I want them to feel that there are more people that love them than just their immediate family. I want everyone to be as happy as they are on Thanksgiving. I also want a wee slice of each of my mom's amazing homemade Thanksgiving pies – cranberry / apple, German chocolate and pumpkin. I wish I could offer you all a taste – believe me, they are to-die-for!
11.16.2009
Reader Comments (5)
Hi! I really enjoy your blog, you have some great ideas! Would you post the recipe for your Mom's German Chocolate Pie? Thanks so much!
I too have a large family and treasure Thanksgiving because we have several traditions and "favorite foods". These memories are priceless!
Hi Angie!
It's been SO enjoyable looking at your blog. I LOVE your silhouette cards, as well as your anniversary invitations. So many fun things to look at, your post of Thanksgiving was so sweet and sentimental. The same feelings we all feel about our family, friends, and food. I'll be back!
My grandmother made butterhorns every holiday and they too had so much butter! I don't care though because we only have them once or twice a year and they are sooooo good. Grandma is gone and we are trying to duplicate the recipe but they are never the same. I was wondering if your rolls were similar.
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