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In reply to the discussion: Thanksgiving, the holiday that gotten eaten alive. [View all]B2G
(9,766 posts)6. Holidays are what you make of them
Don't let others choices ruin yours.
I'm not so much into judging other's choices. I avoid Black Friday like the plague, but others love it. To each his own.
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Whoa! From a debate about the value of Thanksgiving to 'corporate Democratic agenda'?
randome
Nov 2012
#19
I never claimed it was positive or natural. I simply pointed out that apparently people LIKE sales.
randome
Nov 2012
#29
You know, I grew up in NYC. We always went to see Santa on Black Friday at Macy's. Always had
msanthrope
Nov 2012
#36
"Not a natural evolution of culture" - totally nonsensical statement.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2012
#31
It's a constant, relentless push to profit from every hour of our lives.
woo me with science
Nov 2012
#40
To many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is a reminder of centuries of genocide
central scrutinizer
Nov 2012
#22
There are many good and evolving reasons the turkey rather than the bald eagle be the national bird.
PufPuf23
Nov 2012
#41
You are a caring, giving person. It is no small thing to spend your valuable time on helping
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#51
"Commercialization of socialization": Marvelous label, and interesting post.
woo me with science
Nov 2012
#35
I grew up in NYC. I had great Chinese food every Christmas Eve, and fantastic bagels, hot from the
msanthrope
Nov 2012
#34
I'll get off your lawn, but not before noting that your view of history is a bit cracked---
msanthrope
Nov 2012
#33
I've never particapated in BF, I can't tolerate crowds also I'm a tradionalist. nt
Raine
Nov 2012
#42
LOL, I remember my grandmother complaining that Professional Football was going to
FSogol
Nov 2012
#49
None of my family lives in my state. I ALWAYS celebrate Thanksgiving...alone.
Honeycombe8
Nov 2012
#53
I'm not saying no one celebrates it, just I don't think it's as universal as it once was
RB TexLa
Nov 2012
#61