Thanksgiving dinner was like a fairy tale in a book. The people, the food, the noise, and the joy were so incredible. At this occasion my family and I happened to be alone. My dad had been in India with my grandpa and uncle to put my grandma’s ashes in the ocean. Then he was off to Taiwan for business. So for Thanksgiving dinner we happened to be invited to two places, one at my family friend’s house and at my older sister’s friend’s house.
My sister’s, Shaina, friends party began at 4: 30. So we went to Neha’s, Shaina’s friend, at 4: 45 to 6: 45. At Neha’s there were her family and friends invading all the space in the down-stairs floor. She had aunts, uncles, and cousins from all over; like Los Angeles, Fremont, San Jose, and lots of other places. The people were loud and clamoring. Little kids running around, grown-ups in the living room.
The excitement was just great. That dinner must have been the best not only because of all the interesting people, but also because of the amazing cooked food, and the decorations were also lovely. The other get together began around 7: 00. There were about 2 other families included. Kids hanging out upstairs playing board games, slamming doors, using the computer, and signing and dancing along to music. On the total opposite, our parents were down-stairs in the family room quietly having discussions and some laughter.
We all had a blast! The food at both residents was amazing. At Neha’s house we ate a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, and at our family friends we had a vegetarian, but still delicious meal. “It was entertaining and the food was great!” says Kil ma Desai with a smile on her face. The burnt bread rolls, the large brown, smooth turkey, colorful casserole, fish, pasta in shapes of bells, Christmas trees, and reindeer, and steamy rice took up the whole dinning table. We ate folaphales at our other party. It’s a type of bread like an envelope and you could put things in it; such as lettuce, ranch dressing, cheese, and these round pastries.
The Essay on Family Bonding
The Norman Rockwell family gathered around the table is an image many know. The whole family happily gathered together in anticipation of a shared meal. In the essay, “The Magic of the Family Meal”, Nancy Gibbs talks about this dying tradition of sitting down with the family to share in a meal. Life is constantly happening around us and sometimes we don’t take the time to sit and enjoy the company ...
Thanksgiving dinner tastes are so unforgettable, the chewy turkey, spicy fish, the soft mashed potatoes, and the tangy salad. I have never had a dinner that even sums up to this one. For me, this was my first typical Thanksgiving dinner I have ever had. The first time to have turkey, casserole, mashed potatoes, and fish was stupendous. “It was so awesome,” I said to myself.
Though the food was super at the other party as well, cold lettuce, warm bread, piles of ranch dressing, and much more. The smells of the night were pretty good, the turkey aroma, scented candles, and oven baking the bread. Have you ever had a feeling that when you smell something so good you just want to eat it? Even if the smell happened to be a candle or body spray? Of course you had at one time or another. Now with that new experience, when someone asks what would be my idea of the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, I could not only answer right away but also give many reasons and thoughts. When I think back on all my dinners, not one can compare to this superb and extraordinary night. I feel very fortunate to share this holiday with my family and friends because some people that are less fortunate don’t have these kinds of opportunities.
We should be thankful for what we have been given. Like in Amy Tan’s story, her mom taught her to be what she wants, but always be Chinese on the inside. You should always be proud of what you are and what you have. Never be ashamed or unthankful for what you have in life..
