Thanksgiving is my favorite celebration. Unlike other holidays, there is no pretentiousness. One just arrives at the host home dressed in an everyday wardrobe and not encumbered with loads of presents.

Now, that is not to say that as a guest you can’t bring a tasty food dish or a bottle of wine for the host, or perhaps don your favorite gaudy holiday sweater, but it is a day to enjoy great company, wonderful food, and exciting football. What could be better than that?

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