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Our Thanksmas Tradition

From top left: John, Lindsay, Lindsey, Z, MC, Christopher, Katie & Fox It has been seven years since the very first Thanksmas took place in our house on Deerwood.  Born of a desire to have a holiday celebration with our friends-that-may-as-well-be-family, we draped mismatched cloths over a line of card tables, gathered every spare chair in the house and gave …

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A Thanksgiving Tradition

My first Thanksgiving with Z’s family was filled with the typical and beloved trappings of the holiday.  Food, wine and family convened and I was introduced to their traditional way of giving thanks and remembering the year gone by.  I was given a clean, crisp white napkin and a bag of pens.  ‘Draw something to represent your year’ said Honey, …

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What to Drink with Thanksgiving Dinner

It’s almost that time again… time for a day filled with tradition, thanks-giving and copious amounts of eating!  But while everyone is discussing what to cook for Thanksgiving dinner, what we drink with this very special meal can often be overlooked.  If your Thanksgiving is anything like mine, it involves a day of togetherness – cooking coupled with lounging during …