Happy Thanksgiving!!... In Mexico?

Let me start by saying that Thanksgiving is NOT a Mexican tradition, however, it has been part of my family for almost 7 years now.

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Some of my Mexican friends often ask me (with a puzzled look on their faces) why we do this if this is not something traditional in Mexico. Well, the reasons are very simple to explain.

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My Mom lived in the US for about 5 years. She was married to an American, so she spent a lot of time with his family celebrating all the American holidays (4th of July, Halloween, Christmas, etc.). Thanksgiving was one of her favorites. She loved it so much that, after getting divorced and moving back to Mexico, she still wanted to share that special day with us.

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From the first time I thought it was a great idea, for I knew all about the Thanksgiving historical background, but I never experienced it by myself. Now, after all these years, I can tell you that I also love it, because we have given it another meaning.

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Everyday we complain about the "bad" things that happen to us, we always feel sad because we don't have "this" or "that"; so why not make the opposite for a change? Lets be thankful for at least one day. Think about the good and the bad things (bad things are also good, they help you grow and learn) that happened to you in the past year and be thankful for them, then hope to experience even more in 2010. That's what I do every last Thursday of November.

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So, my advice is: no matter were you live (Mexico, India, Italy...), your culture, or your religious beliefs, celebrate Thanksgiving. Besides, it's a perfect excuse to have a delicious dinner and to share a special moment with your family. Why don't you give it a try this year?

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Cheers!!

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by Lil21