For myself and my extended family, it's a time to get together and feast and drink (for those that imbibe), and give gifts to my son - the only child on my side of the family. The rest of us draw a name in November and bring a gift for one person.
This year we have much to celebrate: My father is still with us after suffering congestive heart failure in July. He moved back to his beach house the week before Thanksgiving (no Jesus required).
Completely non-religious. My mom and dad both come from highly religious families (mormon and catholic respectively), but neither of my parents are non-practicing, and although I don't know exactly what their beliefs are, I've never heard a word out of either that indicates that they believe in god. Church is a place they go for weddings and funerals. I do know my brother and sister are agnostic atheists.
I hope mom is making prime rib this year. I'll be bringing some righteously good beer for everyone.
This year we have much to celebrate: My father is still with us after suffering congestive heart failure in July. He moved back to his beach house the week before Thanksgiving (no Jesus required).
Completely non-religious. My mom and dad both come from highly religious families (mormon and catholic respectively), but neither of my parents are non-practicing, and although I don't know exactly what their beliefs are, I've never heard a word out of either that indicates that they believe in god. Church is a place they go for weddings and funerals. I do know my brother and sister are agnostic atheists.
I hope mom is making prime rib this year. I'll be bringing some righteously good beer for everyone.