This is one holiday that I won’t make any input on. Each family has its own traditions, and that’s the way it should be.

But I WILL share our menu. In my huge crowd of a family, there is usually a large turkey plus a turkey breast to feed the group. THEN we get to the “specialties”…

Papa must make the corn pudding – one with hot pepper, one without. Mom’s sausage, sage and onion stuffing/dressing is my favorite part of the meal. While I love sweet potatoes, I’m not a big fan of the dish with marshmallows, etc., but that is always present, and enjoyed by others. Of course, someone always brings a green bean and fried onion casserole… Mashed potatoes and gravy are a must.

Anita makes a very good fresh cranberry relish as well as a squash dish. This year I’m bringing beverages (sigh) and a broccoli/cauliflower casserole with cheddar – sort of a cross between the Cheesy Vegetable Soup and Cheesy Chicken…

Marion bakes a few kinds of wonderful pie, and we all go into a “food coma” at some point

Hope you have a wonderful, traditional day – and stuff yourself silly! But I encourage you to take a moment and appreciate those that are in your lives – THAT is what the day was intended for.