Thanksgiving is the best holiday because it brings people together during this season. Family or not, during this season people are brought together by the food and the thankful spirit of being able to celebrate this holiday surrounded by people they love.

Even if some are not able to spend this time with their family no matter their situation, people around always make sure to include them. For example, friends we’ve made along the way that are far from home or even the homeless man you’ve seen countless times on the corner of the street.

Another reason Thanksgiving is the best holiday is because of the food we get to enjoy. From the traditional turkey to the strawberry cheesecake, with all of the food being made with love, it makes everyone enjoy it that much more.

All the time and effort it takes for everyone to pitch in and make that much food, especially for large families, shows how much you love and appreciate them. But the most important reason is the thankful nature of Thanksgiving. 

I feel Thanksgiving is the only holiday where our gratitude is actually expressed for everyone around us. People usually aren’t aware of how much someone is actually thankful for them until this gratitude is expressed. This can be shown in actions, words, and even food.

That’s why Thanksgiving is what it is today and why Thanksgiving is the best holiday.