Thanksgiving Traditions

[RevSmoke]

Was just curious what "traditions" people have to celebrating Thranksgiving. (I also want to say that I am thankful for CA - for the work of the TOE, the commaraderie, the friends, the banter, and the concern for one another shown here.)

We begin with church, celebrating and giving thanks to God for all that He has given to us, most especially for the forgiveness of sin, and with that, eternal life, salvation, and the strengthening of faith.

After church, we gather at our house, whatever family is able to attend comes over as well. This year it will just be my brother as the only other family, everybody else is way, way, way, out of town. We also try to invite someone who is without family for this Thanksgiving, 3 are invited to join us, but we will wait till that day.

At meal time, we do take a moment to go around the table and each individual offers something special that we are thanksful for.

As to mealtime, what to eat. We do not always do the traditional "turkey." Not to many in our family appreciate the white meat, and turkey leftovers get old after the third day. Pumpkin pie is another that may not always be served, as it is also something that is not necessarily a favorite.

We always do stuffing, cranberry sauce, and some yams - no matter what we may have with it.

This year we are doing a large chicken instead (oven stuffer roaster type), having pecan & cherry pie, instead of mashed potatoes, they will be riced potatoes this year (mixin' it up a bit).

This is close to traditionaly, but in the past we have ranged a bit further - prime rib, bar-b-q ribs, walleye, and one year in Connecticut, a seafood buffet (lobsters, clams, shark, mussels).

So, what are your Thanksgiving tradtions?

Peace of the Lord be with you.