It was my "first" Thanksgiving day. Honestly, I don't either know and study about this holiday, except for they eat a Turkey and Pie. So, even though I knew nothing about the history of America, I planned to celebrate this day by going to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving holiday parade, and eating a special food.
When I arrived at 72nd street, it was too late. What I was able to watch were only one character baloon and Santa. But, it was a really interesting to see how much people love Santa, because the crowd went crazy when he showed up!! Everyone loves Santa. Unlike the Holloween parade, this parade is for kids, I thought. It was very happy atomosphere with a lot of families.
After that, while I was walking down, I found a restaurant that had special thanksgiving menu. I ordered Prefix menu. I was honestly pretty much excited, because eating "stuffing" was one of my dream!! Do you know the film, "Pieces of April". The film is about a wild daughter and sick mother. They hate each other, but the family is trying to see for thanksgiving day, which might be the last thanksgiving for a mother. In the film, cooking was an important plot, and since I watched this film, I've wanted to try "stuffing"!! It may sound weired, but the idea to stuff something cooked inside a turkey was very vivid and interesting to me. Today, the dream came true. It wasn't specially great but I liked it very much. They were, chopped onions, and small slices of sausages. Turkey was also good, and I liked pumpkin spiced cream. Eating traditional festival foods is one way to understand how American people celebrate this special day with their families. Even though I was alone at the table, anyway, I could feel something that every other people were sharing with their family.
It was like New Year's day in Japan. Most stores are closed and some stores closed earlier than normal. The town more quiet than every other day was telling me that it is a special day. Well, for next year, I hope to spend this day with people who I love, sharing the delicious turkey stuffing.
Friday, November 28, 2008
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Sounds like you had a good day. Next year you will have to try one of the best things about Thanksgiving: leftover turkey, mashed potato, stuffing, and gravy sandwiches. 美味しかった!
Even though I was walking around the street, it was not lonely because I could share happy atomosphere in the city. You also sound like had a tasteful happy holiday!
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