Though I'm not entirely convinced they did it at the first Thanksgiving, it does seem that pop culture has made it quite traditional for families to share thoughtful dinnertime stories about what makes them thankful each Thanksgiving. And whether or not your family actually circles the table taking turns at the “I'm thankful for _____” Mad Lib, I think it is a good idea to have a few thoughtful responses on standby just in case. After all, you never know when your sensitive Uncle Fiennes might suggest that everyone participate in this rising Thanksgiving Day tradition.
Fortunately for you, I've already spent some time preparing for this potential holiday challenge, and I've complied a brief list of answers you can use this Thanksgiving should the need arise. Of course, a thoughtful response that is relevant to your life and situation is preferable. But hey, if you can't come up with something thoughtful when it's your turn to fill in the “I'm thankful for” blank, use one of the options listed below, and thank me later.
- I'm thankful for: the dishwasher that will clean up today's copious number of dirty dishes.
- I'm thankful for: bacon (no explanation needed for this one).
- I'm thankful for: those little packets of soy sauce you get at the Chinese restaurant - they make for surprising and special Christmas stocking stuffers.
- I'm thankful for: my health, or perhaps more to the point – my health insurance.
- And if all else fails, I'm thankful for: my good friends, my loving family, and that last piece of pumpkin pie that I am right now calling dibs on.
And now that you have an arsenal of thankful...ness, feel free to suggest your family honor this up-and-coming Thanksgiving Day tradition. Let's face it – it's pretty funny watching the rest of your family squirm as they try and figure out some thoughtful thing to be thankful for.
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