"What is your favorite holiday?" A common question asked when trying to get to know someone. Many times, people say the obvious- Christmas, but this does not hold true for me. I am a HUGE Thanksgiving person. It is the time for you to look at those in the room around you and say, "I am thankful... Continue Reading →
My WORST Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving- my favorite holiday. Well, my favorite holiday MOST years. In 2010, I experienced the worst Thanksgiving imaginable. I found it only appropriate to share my misfortunes, as to warn you and help you avoid an equally terrible Thanksgiving. Tip #1: DO NOT FLY ON THANKSGIVING In 2010, my younger brother's godfather James was getting... Continue Reading →
Nancy’s Thanksgiving recipes
I didn't know much about Thanksgiving because we don't have this holiday in my country, but it is still my favorite time of the year after coming to the United States. It is a time without school work and friends will come together and eat! When I'm planning my menu for our holiday feast, I... Continue Reading →
My First Thanksgiving experience
The city of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities hosted a variety of festive fall events during Thanksgiving season. From the annual holiday parade and Turkey Trot to the Winter Flower Show and Light Garden at the Phipps Conservatory [1], you will never worry about finding something to do in Pittsburgh. Before Thanksgiving, we went to the... Continue Reading →
Blackberry Farm, Tennessee
The typical Thanksgiving holiday is normally spent at the home of a relative surrounded by your family and delicious food. Why not mix things up a little bit and turn this year’s Thanksgiving holiday into a vacation to a new destination? I stumbled across the website for this gorgeous farm in Tennessee that hosts a... Continue Reading →
The Radnor Fox Hunt
Every year for Thanksgiving my family and I travel to my aunt’s house in West Chester, Pennsylvania. This area of Pennsylvania is known for being horse country, which is pretty fitting since my aunt has her own barn full of her horses on her property. We always meet at her house, pile everyone in cars... Continue Reading →
Visiting the Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade is a tradition many families have to start their holiday. Most people watch the madness from the warm comfort of their own homes, but it can be really exciting to actually experience it in person.  Since its start in 1924, the parade now attracts over three million people in attendance... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving at Montage Deer Valley Resort
Thanksgiving is all about being thankful, but sometimes the stress of the holiday can take away from this. Hosting lots of family members, as well as cooking and cleaning for dozens can just be too much, and may result in you not fully enjoying the time spent with family. Therefore, I propose a resolution to... Continue Reading →