Dear Poll: Are You Excited or Anxious For Thanksgiving?

November 10, 2008

Thanksgiving is often looked at as the most stressful holiday of the year. It's typically the first event where family comes together, and as I'm sure we can all attest to, family can be overwhelming and difficult. On the flip side, it's a time where you can see loved ones that you haven't seen for a while, a time to get festive, and a time to break all those diet rules! Since the big day is just a few weeks away, tell me, does this holiday lend itself to anxiety or excitement for you?

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64 Comments

Phunkometry 4 years 26 weeks

I didn't vote in this one. My family is so Off The Boat that Thanksgiving feels forced to us. I mean, I love stuffing and mashed potatoes as much as the next person, but I don't see the huge deal in setting an entire day aside to be thankful (i.e. to eat more in a day than you would in a week). Shouldn't you be doing that every day (the gratitude thing, not the over-eating!), anyway? On another note, I love the picture. I wonder what that poor kid's so worried about?

Phunkometry 4 years 26 weeks

I didn't vote in this one. My family is so Off The Boat that Thanksgiving feels forced to us. I mean, I love stuffing and mashed potatoes as much as the next person, but I don't see the huge deal in setting an entire day aside to be thankful (i.e. to eat more in a day than you would in a week). Shouldn't you be doing that every day (the gratitude thing, not the over-eating!), anyway?On another note, I love the picture. I wonder what that poor kid's so worried about?

insanitypepper 4 years 27 weeks

I am definitely looking forward to Thanksgiving this year. The in-laws will be driving down to stay with us for the weekend, so that means that I don't have to spend two days in a car. Also, I get to plan the Thanksgiving dinner menu, so this year I don't have to eat ham or that weird green marshmallowy jello dish.

356UIK 4 years 27 weeks

I love holidays and seasons. They're def something to live for. And I love seeing my family and spending time with them, but I voted Stress because I dont like any holiday that revolves around food. I've never really been a big fan of food so the whole big meal part kinda just bums me out. I try to focus more on my fam.

kaitlynhanna 4 years 27 weeks

I'm in college, so I'm praying for Thanksgiving! I need a break!! Of course, there's the inevitable dread afterwards, because then it's finals time. I love the holiday season though, so nothing could dampen my spirit!

PinkNC 4 years 27 weeks

I'm excited and anxious. I like Thanksgiving but I'm in a hurry for everyone to leave after about 2-3 hours. Some relatives and friends want to stay all day and night, and that is not for me. And I've been in a few stores already that look as if they've forgotten Thanksgiving. These stores had Christmas decorations up a week a go. I think you should put Christmas decorations up just before or right after Thanksgiving....not November 1st.

PinkNC 4 years 27 weeks

starangel82 4 years 27 weeks

There should be a both option. I like Thanksgiving, but I hate the hassle sometimes.That and people start putting their Christmas decorations up around then too. I'm so against putting up Christmas decorations before December.

starangel82 4 years 27 weeks

There should be a both option. I like Thanksgiving, but I hate the hassle sometimes. That and people start putting their Christmas decorations up around then too. I'm so against putting up Christmas decorations before December.

Janine22 4 years 27 weeks

Ummm well, I'm Canadian, so my thanksgiving was a month ago. Yes, I did look forward to chillin with my family.

californiagirlx7 4 years 27 weeks

Aw thanks Mykie :hug:

californiagirlx7 4 years 27 weeks

Aw thanks Mykie :hug:

xopiperxo 4 years 27 weeks

i can't wait to miss class and spend time with friends/family! thanksgiving vacation means winter break is coming up soon! woot.

lickety split 4 years 27 weeks

excited! i'm making some new dishes this year and were having a party the day before for lots of old friends.

PiNkY PiNk 4 years 27 weeks

a little bit of both.

PiNkY PiNk 4 years 27 weeks

a little bit of both.

fancifulfabi 4 years 27 weeks

Excited! This year my boyfriend is going to meet a lot of my extended family and I can't wait to show him off to them! He's quite charming if I do say so myself :)

kia 4 years 27 weeks

I am totally looking forward to it! My husband and I do it up. Last year we spent it with pretty depressing relatives. This year we are doing a 100-mile event (bird, produce, etc.), two relatives we really like are flying in to spend it with us, and we have been planning our menu for months.

Mesayme 4 years 27 weeks

princess ... I'm from South Carolina and I've been to NYC a few times...we don't get culture shock as much as noise pollution and air pollution. It's cool and all; but frankly, it's the stink you have to get past when you're used to fresh air. And the fact that you have to go 'visit' the trees at Central Park :D And you tell us 'don't look up, you'll look like a tourist!' wth? We are, AND that's the only way to see the sky! :) Just tell them to bring decent layering winter clothes and not to step on those slippery damn grates in the sidewalk! Save ice skating for Rockefeller! :ROTFL: (no, it wasn't fun walking back home with a wet butt!)

princess_eab 4 years 27 weeks

I voted "stress" because this year my whole family is coming up from the deep South to NYC for the holiday. We are doing tons of NYC things and that's the busiest time in the city. I am looking forward to it but I know it will be stressful. My sister and BIL have never been to the Northeast and I'm a little worried they'll have culture shock. They're very conservative.