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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s the least-commercialized major holiday, and the one whose message I most appreciate.
On today’s episode of The Personal Finance Hour, I’ll join Jim from Bargaineering to discuss two aspects of this holiday season: the things we’re thankful for, and the importance of giving.
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This article is about Administration, Giving Monday, 23rd November 2009 (by J.D. Roth)
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:19 pm
Thanksgiving per se may not be commercialized, but as the gateway to the holiday consumer madness, it’s the MOST commercial day of the year — and this year, a lot of places will even be open for shopping on Thanksgiving day…
November 23rd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
I also enjoy Thanksgiving, and it’s one of my favorite holidays right next to 4th of July. I think it’s the traditions of just chilling out with family on both days that makes it the best for me.
And trust me, I’ll be hanging out at home with the kids all day on Black Friday. My wife on the other hand will be “enjoying” a marathon shopping day…all budgeted expenditures of course!
November 23rd, 2009 at 3:04 pm
I just realized the value of Thanksgiving this year. It is the opportunity to Thank all of the people that have helped you out trough out the year.
Even if you forgot to thank somebody when they did something nice - this is your chance to do it. It’s a chance to show warmth and appreciation for other people and what they have done for you.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Thanksgiving has always been one of the most family centered holidays too for my family at least and that is one reason why I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving. Of course, Jesus is the reason for the season as far as Christmas is concerned and Easter as well so that is exactly as it should be.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:51 pm
Thanksgiving is a fantastic holiday especially for family to get together. Something about bringing everyone around the table for a big meal. In terms of giving, in the last year, I have finally gotten fully aware of how much this world depends on donations. Not just of food, clothing or other physical things, but of people’s time. Head to an elementary school and figure out what would happen without (mostly) moms volunteering their time to help with various events and activities. Its utterly amazing to me how dependent schools and other organizations are on the generosity of parents and others in the community (especially seniors).
If you are a working person that never has any time for these things, it might be eye opening. All the more reason for you to donate money if you can’t give the time. Your kids and you probably benefited from others generosity for years and you may not have known to what extent. I certainly didn’t until about a year ago. Give your time, money, and spirit this season and at all times.
November 23rd, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Many of us have much to be thankful this year. It has been a rough economic few years and personally, I know many friends and family members that have seen their hours cut back or have lost jobs. If anything, it is a time to try to focus on what is good and try to support those that need it most.
I’ve been seeing all those Black Friday ads plastering the television screen and it just makes me cringe. Is that really the meaning of Thanksgiving? To eat enough so we don’t keel over shopping on Friday? Plus, it will be interesting to see how many people change their purchasing habits because credit has gotten much more restrictive.