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heather wesley says
watching football with my grandfather
Heather Williams says
That last holiday with my grandfather. He was so sick but he was in such high spirits. He’s still my hero.
Heather Williams says
That last holiday with my grandfather. He was so sick but such a trooper. He’s still my hero.
Julie Murphy says
We would all pile in the car to go to my grandma’s house. The smell of turkey when we got there. All the kids would go in the basement while all the grownups played cards upstairs. If I could back time.
Gwen says
Maybe one of the years when we all went around taking turns saying what we were thankful for in my family. It was especially meaningful when I wasn’t working and had been having some tough times.
Gloria Tretiak says
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Gloria Tretiak says
Just having all my family together is thanks enough
Valerie Mabrey says
My bets thanksgiving memory is going to grandma’s house and the huge family of cousins and such all gathering in the kitchen for prayer.
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Amy Pratt says
My favorite Thanksgiving was the last time I was able to fly to Colorado to be with my mom and dad before they passed. Miss them terribly.
Essence Nuckolls says
My favorite thanksgiving memories is when my whole family got together
Keith Moores says
Rearranging the name tags at the dinner table:)
Sharon Lalonde says
Before my mom passed away – it was having all our family together for thanksgiving!
christina barany says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is of my mom, making the turkey dance in the sink while he was getting his bath, and she would sing this little tune while he was dancing!
Suzanne K says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory was the year we switched to prime rib roast! Yum!
dan williams says
enjoy the holidays with friends and family
Megan Denholm says
My favourite thanksgiving memory is foosball tournaments with my uncles and father
Claudia Davis says
Cooking the entire meal myself when m mom wasnt feeling well. It was so much fun and quite interesting.
William Karcher says
Could use some extra cash this time of the year !
J C says
The huge extended family get togethers.
Josie says
Lots of memories of just being with family. Lots of laughs
Nicole says
When my family get together and eat a big Thanksgiving Feast and watch the Football Game
Roy Johnson says
Favorite Thanksgiving memory was surprising our aunt when her daughter showed up at the door. Her daughter lives in Argentina, so it was so fun to be able to set that little surprise up.
Murry says
Eating lots of turkey and goodies with the family
Steven Mathews says
Taking over for my mom and cooking thanksgiving dinner when she was not able to.
john gibson says
The big dinner with the whole family.
Bret Hembree says
Having my birthday and thanksgiving fall on the same day and having a big celebration with my family for both occasions.
kathleen anita viviano says
just being together
Missy Frye says
There are too many good Thanksgiving memories to share just one. I’ll abbreviate – when I reached the age where the stories my family told of the past began to be interesting. I’m indebted to them for sharing family history.
greg whicker says
Spending time with family and playing cards and eating great food.
Mark says
The last one, because it was drama free.
myno2 says
What a wonderful day!
Sabrina Price says
My son ,who is now passed, made Thanksgiving dinner together
sharon shafran says
having the family together and this year my sister and her husband joined us thanks
carl says
Being with family. New and old
merry partridge says
I lost my mind a long time ago !
S Riches says
This past Thanksgiving was very special because the whole family was together for the first time in years.
S Riches says
Thanksgiving this year was special because the whole family was together.
Dixie Neitzel says
Going to church then eating a big dinner followed by football!!
laurie damrose says
Visiting my aunt.
Michael Torres says
As always, giving thanks to my Lord and Savior for the blood He shed on the cross for my sins and salvation!
Bonnie Culley says
Having the family togeather for Christmas as long as I have family to spend it with.
Kevin says
Favorite Thanksgiving memory? Probably when I was 15 or 16 I believe. It was the first Thanksgiving it was more than just my immediate family. We had a neighbor family come over in addition to some extended family come to town for the holiday weekend. It was great to have everyone there together. A bit hectic, but a great time.
julie moore says
The first year with my daughter I had a lot to be thankful for.
Sara Richie says
My favorite memory of Thanksgiving was with my late grandparents. My grandmother would always make the best cookies for me and my brother!
Katreia says
Sleeping peacefully!!
Lesley Boyer says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is seeing my children smile.
Marci says
My favorite Thanksgiving memorty is playing board games after the meal with family.
Heather M. says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is when we used to go to my grandmother’s house and eat a huge meal!
chris hoey says
The first year after my son arrived I had a lot to be thankful for.
Carolyn says
My brother host a thanksgiving/family reunion.. seeing each other after so many years was the best.. the food was fabulous too
Marisa says
Love to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade!
oboizt says
watching football with my dad and helping my mom make turkey dinner. (I would always sneak a deviled egg early)
kathy agate says
Extended families gathering, all bringing their specialty and plenty of food, fun, and fellowship
Courtney Alcantara says
My favorite thanksgiving memory is cooking the meal with the family in the morning and watch football during the day then eat the meal we made afterwards.. Played some charades and had some snacks. Good times!
Randy Hilton says
Ready to Wallow!!
Kimberly S says
I used to watch The Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade with my grandma every year.
JIm De Arman says
Just the good food and friends and family gathered around the table.
Tracy Robertson says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is when we would all gather for dinner at my Grandmother’s house which was down the street from us.
Celena M says
Anytime I spend with my family is great!
Candice M says
Speeding Thanksgiving with my grandparents, which didn’t happen often, we would spend Christmas visiting them, but Thanksgiving only happened a couple of times.
Carl Haddon says
The biggest event of our Thanksgivings was when one of the children, who were banished to the kids table in the kitchen, were invited to sit with the adults in the dining room. It was a rite of passage we all looked forward to!
Kathy Bommer says
My favorite Thanksgiving Memory is going around the table and each of us saying ONE thing we are thankful for. Sometimes it is very surprising!
Germaine Harrison says
When my mother and I would make Thanksgiving dinners together. She passed away a couple of years ago and the holidays have not been the same.
Randy Parks says
Having the whole family over for dinner
sinjin says
helping my dad carve the turkey cuz he was too tired
Sherwood says
My favorite Thanksgiving memories are going to my aunt and uncle’s. Nothing in particular, just getting to see them. Thanksgiving and Christmas were pretty much the only times we got to see my dad’s side of the family.
Teddi Evans says
Helping my mom in the kitchen cooking dinner and the whole family sitting down together to eat it. So sad that those days are long gone.
Cathy Philipps says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is the first time I was allowed to help make dinner with my mom!
Kimbre Music says
My favorite memory was when I was eight years old and my mom traveled three hours to surprise my brother and me at our foster home.:) We hardly ever got to see her so when we did it was very special to us.
Eric says
Grandma farting at the dinner table.
Shannon M says
One of the very few thanksgivings I had with my extended family. It was nice to see everyone.
Joe Troutt says
Thanksgiving with my grandmother in Fort Worth. She’s the best cook ever! I miss you Mamaw!
Maggie Glodowski says
My favorite memory was sharing Thanksgiving dinner with my family and the Army soldiers at the mess hall while my husband was on active duty. It really was special.
Ken Sheppard says
Eating at the kitchen table with the rest of the grandkids while the adults ate in the dining room.
Christina Peters says
My favorite part about Thanksgiving every year is spending the day with my 2 amazing daughters. They help me prepare and cook the goods evey year.
Katherine Tino says
I, now enjoy cooking with my children.
Gloria says
love having my whole family together. We are spread all over Canada
Sandra Hurt says
The times we used to spend at my Grandmothers house when the whole family would be together.
crystal gibson says
My favorite Thanksgiving was the last one we spent with my brother. He passed away in 2011 from ALS. Our family seems so empty without him.
Denise Boeger says
My fav thanksgiving memory is the last thanksgiving I was able to spend with my dad. He passed away this year so that day will always be a fond memory.
alessandro p says
the last thanksgiving with my grandmother..we miss her..
samantha says
Going to mexico with my family
komjj14 says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is sitting down to dinner with my entire family as a child. My Grandmother would host it at her house and do all of the cooking. It was the one time of the year when everyone would gather together in fellowship and put all differences aside.
elizabeth p says
My favorite memory is baking pies and dessert with my great grandmother.
Sandy Bonesteel says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is the Thanksgiving spent with my parents before they passed away.
Gene says
When we were kids, my cousins and I had this issue with the Turkey. We had to cook it more over the candles on our tables 🙂
Gene says
When we were younger, my cousins and I had this thing about the Turkey. We had to cook it more over the candle on our table 🙂
Rommel says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is just a small quiet gathering of family.
Brenda Penton says
My favourite memory is going to my grandmothers for dinner with my cousins.
Carolyn Massey says
Our last Thanksgiving with all the family together. Had several pass away and my a t not the same.
Bootsy22 says
Favorite Turkey Day memory—-Dragging our comatose selves out into the back forest following a 10 course meal (cooked by Grandma, of course) to chop down our Christmas tree. It would usually sit in the garage until around Dec 5th, when we would take it in and decorate it up!
Gina Stevens says
Setting out the good China and silverware. And having a wonderful meal with my Grandparents, family and friends.
linda w. says
Our last Thanksgiving before my grandmother passed.
sherry says
The first Thanksgiving at our house and all the great food and family we had that day.
Darren says
When I was a kid and all us cousins would get together on Thanksgiving.
Nicole Given says
I love just being with the entire family.
Matthew Hendrix says
Having the whole family over for dinner.
Wendy S. says
My favorite Thanksgiving memories from my childhood are all the sounds of family laughing and the smells of the great food we would eat together.
Amy says
Driving from Missouri to Texas to have a big ol’ family Thanksgiving! My Mimi was awesome! We lost her and Papa a few years back. No holiday will ever be the same but the memories we are now creating with our children will hopefully last them a lifetime!
Rosanne says
My oldest son’s birthday sometimes falls on thanksgiving. I remember having a cake made of him going hunting that we had on Thanksgiving.
Ashley C says
My favorite is going to Florida to stay with family when I was in highschool. They had a much bigger Thanksgiving Celebration with many more people than we typically have. We also got to go to Disney World! SO much fun!
Gwendolyn Jordan says
At the nursing home before my grandfather passed. His last holiday with us.
Crystal Gregg says
When I was 14 and had my first thanksgiving as a vegetarian. It felt wonderful not to eat those beautiful birds anymore.
Florence C says
Having a big family gathering and enjoying good food.
connie danielson says
My favorite memory is back in the year 1983 ,the last thanksgiving I had with my father before he passed away! He said ” Who will fix your next turkey” and I said you will but of course, he never made it to the next one.
Jessica c says
My favorite memory is sitting in the kitchen helping my grandmother make pies.
Jessica Tartaglia says
Favoite thanksgiving memories are always the family time, the smell of the aroma of dinner cooking
Domenique says
My favourite holiday memory is making dinner with my aunts, mom and grandma all in the kitchen. So much fun!!!
Mrsmommymoon says
The First Thanksgiving with my husband. We spent it with my best friend and her family.
Erica B. says
This thanksgiving was my daughter’s first so it was the best.
Danielle says
Baking desserts in the kitchen with each of my children
Lynda Martin says
This would help pay off my Christmas gifts. It would be great to win.
Kathy Luman says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is going to my grandma and grandpa’s house. My grandpa did all the cooking. I loved his homemade noodles and homemade apple pies.
Donna says
My favorite memory is being at the kids table with my gross cousin who ruined every thanksgiving for us – now it just makes me laugh.
holly says
Baking with family!
Holly Guerrio says
My favorite memory is eating turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and cranberry sauce.
Sherrie K. says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is being at my great aunt’s house with all my brothers, sisters and cousins and eating so much cake until I fell asleep with cake crumbs still on my mouth.
kate b says
We love having the whole crew gathered around the table
susan smoaks says
my favorite thanksgiving memory is the first thanksgiving i spent with my husband, it was magical
jane kramer says
mine was the last one i got to spend with my grand father .
jane kramer says
mine was the last one i got to spend with my grand father
Paul Mitacek says
Awesome
Isaac Abadi says
My favorite thanksgiving memory, is when my girlfriend drove in from out of state to spend the holiday with me.
Karen Drake says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is of spending the day at my Grandparents house.
Leslie Davis says
Last Thanksgiving with my grandma.
adam miller says
I need to win this in the worst way!
Theo says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is going to my grandparents’ home 300 miles away, when I was a teenager. The cousins always went to nearby football field for a game of tackle.
Gwendolyn Jordan says
Awesome
Gwendolyn Jordan says
With my grandparents their last holiday
beverly paquin says
my first thanksgiving in my own home and i forgot to cook potatoes
for mashing.
Marissa M says
Spending lots of time with my family!
Nikki garrett says
My favorite memory so far is this past thanksgiving with my little family.It was the first one that my youngest child could understand what was going on & enjoy it.I will ALWAYS cherish this memory.Children grow up way too fast 🙂
Jamie J says
OMG, those Steelers are going to the Superbowl!
Pamela Makuta says
My favorite thanksgiving memory is last year’so thanksgiving because I was about to go to LA for the very first time! Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
THERESA PEREZ says
My Mom was the best cook. She spent days preparing and cooking a feast for all her family. I remember how happy and pleased she looked when everyone devoured her food. I have never tasted anything as delicious since.
Juana Esparza says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is getting together with my family and friends and sharing stories, and laughter.
annieH says
My favorite memory is when my dad was alive and would come over and open presents and eat.
Trish F says
Favorite Thanksgiving memory was being a kid and making sugar cube castles at my grandmother’s house and watching March of the Wooden Soldiers on TV. It was quite awhile ago. Thanks!
Nora T says
I don;t have one specific memory that is a favorite. I remember all of my childhood and younger adult Thanksgivings as having the house stuffed with loved ones and my mother’s special china and silverware and wonderful smells and happy noise and chatter. I remember the warmth and the glow of being with all my loved ones. I am so grateful that I have these memories and had the family that I did!
Robert Easton says
I’d like to win
Echota Keller says
My favorite was the Thanksgiving we cooked instead of my grandparents. It felt so wonderful to have them to our house and cook for them for once.
Iris says
Spent Thanksgiving with my sister
Noelle Carroll says
My favorite memory is when my first was born and we had a big family thanksgiving for the first time in years because the first grandson was born. It was definitely a day to remember because now we get together every year still and its been amazing.
JIll Rivera says
My oldest telling me that Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday.
annette campbell says
making a fruit cake with grandma
Susan Perri says
10 years ago was my last holiday with my mom. She will be gone 10 years on January 8th. I miss her so much!!! I do look up and talk to her a few times a day, it’s fun when she answers by sending me a message whether it’s in my dreams or something else.
Keeley Sullivan says
My favorite memories are all the same. Spending time with family that I only get to see once a year.
Nick D says
Having a family dinner with dad, brother’s family and my family while kids are are home & off from school.
brandy c says
My favorite is the year we spent Thanksgiving with my Great Grandpa. He was a very nice person and I enjoyed spending time with him.
ale baci says
Favorite memory is eating so much that I went to bed really early.
Leslie Rathbun says
I remember going to grandma’s for the big thanksgiving dinner
jules m. says
i miss the times when mom and dad were still alive and we would sit around the table for hours listening to them reminisce and tell stories from their past
Christie says
It was back when all stores were closed and people stayed home and played games.
Aubrey says
my favorite thanksgiving memory is being with my family
Dale Steele Nicolov says
I love to remember the beautiful Thanksgiving dinners with my parents and extended family!
Sami A. says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is every year, because I get to spend quality time with my family!
Carolyn Daley says
My favorite memory was the year my nephew was born. We had five generations to celebrate the holiday with because my great grandmother was still with us.
Jennifer W says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is right after I had my son – I got to sit, nurse and talk rather than do the dishes that year 🙂
addrienne mertens says
My father cooked one year when i was about 4. i remember the skin on the turkey was so hard that you couldn’t get a fork in it. he meant well ..the color i remember was a nice dark brown.
shawna says
Spending time with family, good food, good drinks, and playing games.
imani dixon says
eating with family !!
Amy Deeter says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is spending it at my grandparents house when they were alive. I really miss having Thanksgiving there with them
Amy Deeter says
My Favorite Thanksgiving memory is spending it at my grandparents house.I really miss going there and spending Thanksgiving with them
Sherry Conrad says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is the ones I spent at my gramma’s when she and grandpa were alive. Now I enjoy the grandsons, but I still miss Grammy and Grandpa.
Tammie Venne says
my favorite memory is when we ended up having a huge food fight, I was a kid of course
Trisha McKee says
It was the year after my mom had passed, my gram was gone… i was worried that my daughter would never know true family Thanksgivings. My aunt came up to spend the holiday with us. My mom was her sister and best friend, and she was hurting as well. We were in the kitchen preparing everything, and suddenly she started singing and dancing around the kitchen. My daughter and I joined and we were laughing and dancing. We spent the night before the holiday playing games and watching movies. and it proved to me that it isnt the number of people, but the people themselves. We had our family and it was great.
Michelle H. says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory is me surprising my husband by staying up all night and preparing Salvadorean turkey. He loved it more than his mothers and still loves it.
AEKZ2 says
My favorite Thanksgiving memory was in 2004 when my baby son tried mashed potatoes for the first time. He did not like it.