Thanksgiving is meant to be full of festivities, instead people are starting to dis-guard the holiday in order to start their shopping for Christmas. Don't get me wrong, I love deals and specials. I mean, why pay full price for an item that you can get for 50% off right? But discounts aren't the problem here. The problem is that people are being forced to work ON Thanksgiving day or are abandoning their family or loved ones in a way to save a spot in line in the freezing cold so that they can be sure to score some pretty sweet deals on new toys. The fact that stores open on midnight Friday, forces people to rush through the traditional festivities. Its a literal drive-by in terms of eating.
I feel that everyone is forgetting to be Thank-FULL on this special holiday. This is the only holiday that forces us to spend time with family without expecting gifts or any other type of monetary or physical payment. It also forces us to focus on being FULL. As in full of love, life, happiness, and lets be honest--stuffed to the brim of yummy food.
Even though there has been talk about boycotting Black Friday, it would be very difficult to establish. Many people don't believe in the traditional thanksgiving tradition so they don't care about spending the evening out in the cold waiting for a good deal. Also, many people are greedy with their money. Good deals are hard to come by. This is the day where the stores want to make the most money. But don't you think they will be able to do so if they open the doors at 8 or 9am instead of 12? Wouldn't the margin of profit be the same. Only, the employees won't feel the drag of waking up in the wee hours of the morning for something that isn't even going to benefit them.
I bet people who shop on Black Friday actually end up spending more than they originally intended because of the deals they see (of stuff they don't need) and end up regretting the purchase.
To all, I really hope you have a blessed day and hope you enjoy this guilt free day. Enjoy it with the ones who matter most in your life, enjoy the memories and traditions. Keep them alive and try to be happy. Lets try not to focus on materialistic items and be happy.
Eat! Enjoy! Live! Love! Laugh!!!
Went for a run on thanksgiving day
said hi to the ducks
ate some really yummy food
had like three plates of dessert
Went to bed like a happy camper
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