aSalaam uAlaikum and Happy Thanksgiving My Stylish Sisters!
I know, I know I'm late. I'm sorry. Yesterday was a totally hectic, yet totally abnormal Thanksgiving. As I sit here eating wayyyy too much leftover pumpkin pie with an enormous dollop of Cool Whip, it occurs to me that in reality, I am blessed enough to celebrate Thanksgiving almost every day with my husband and my wonderful in-laws.
Okay, so technically we are not celebrating the day of a peaceful feast occurring between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, but really....do we even know for sure if or when that day ever happened? The pictures of 'The First Thanksgiving' that fill our textbooks as children, or hang on classroom walls in the fall seems so staged. There is always one Native American greatfully accepting a plate of food from a Pilgrim woman, even though it was the Native Americans who knew how to grow the food needed to survive...NOT the other way around. And the pilgrims are always sitting around, plumply satisfied with a huge feast of turkey, sweet potatoes and other veggies, even though I'm pretty sure they were close to starving and miserable in their new surroundings. But...as usual, I digress.
Although we're not celebrating Thanksgiving....we ARE celebrating thanks giving.
You see, the average American loves this day because it's a day that families come from far and wide, to simply sit down and enjoy a meal. To tell stories of the past, share memories, pay tribute to those no longer with us, and celebrate the accomplishments of those who are. It's usually a day of laughter, love, and gratitude for all of the blessings bestowed on us.
Do you know what that sounds like to me?
It sounds like an average lunch at my mother in law's house.
Alhamdulillah I married a man whose family feels it is so important to stay close to eachother, that up until a year ago we ALL lived in the same apartment complex! We have an amazing grandma who loves nothing more than cooking a huge meal, and sitting with us and a cup of tea, sharing stories from times long gone. My mother in law's door is always wide open for us to come in and eat, and her ear is always available to hear what is troubling us. A small, weekday lunch at my mother in laws is usually between 15-20 people, and any special occasion that we can use as an excuse to have Mensaf, or Grape Leaves, or a Kharouf usually hosts upwards of 35! We have days of laughter, love, and showing our gratitude at least three times a week alhamdulillah!
Thanksgiving does not need to consist of an oversized bird, with specified sides and pumpkin pie (although pumpkin pie is absolutely delicious!) all it needs to consist of is giving thanks. And you can do that any day.
Ma'Salaama and Happy Thanks Giving
Thankfully Yours,
The (who wants another slice of pie?) Mujahada in Prada
P.S. One thing I am deeply thankful for is all of my customers on my website http://www.lovenyla.com/. To show my deep thanks, I am having a two day only sale! 25-26 of November. Check it out, and use coupon code FREESHIP25 in order to get free shipping on top of the amazing discounts I'm already offering.
I know, I know I'm late. I'm sorry. Yesterday was a totally hectic, yet totally abnormal Thanksgiving. As I sit here eating wayyyy too much leftover pumpkin pie with an enormous dollop of Cool Whip, it occurs to me that in reality, I am blessed enough to celebrate Thanksgiving almost every day with my husband and my wonderful in-laws.
Okay, so technically we are not celebrating the day of a peaceful feast occurring between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, but really....do we even know for sure if or when that day ever happened? The pictures of 'The First Thanksgiving' that fill our textbooks as children, or hang on classroom walls in the fall seems so staged. There is always one Native American greatfully accepting a plate of food from a Pilgrim woman, even though it was the Native Americans who knew how to grow the food needed to survive...NOT the other way around. And the pilgrims are always sitting around, plumply satisfied with a huge feast of turkey, sweet potatoes and other veggies, even though I'm pretty sure they were close to starving and miserable in their new surroundings. But...as usual, I digress.
Although we're not celebrating Thanksgiving....we ARE celebrating thanks giving.
You see, the average American loves this day because it's a day that families come from far and wide, to simply sit down and enjoy a meal. To tell stories of the past, share memories, pay tribute to those no longer with us, and celebrate the accomplishments of those who are. It's usually a day of laughter, love, and gratitude for all of the blessings bestowed on us.
Do you know what that sounds like to me?
It sounds like an average lunch at my mother in law's house.
Alhamdulillah I married a man whose family feels it is so important to stay close to eachother, that up until a year ago we ALL lived in the same apartment complex! We have an amazing grandma who loves nothing more than cooking a huge meal, and sitting with us and a cup of tea, sharing stories from times long gone. My mother in law's door is always wide open for us to come in and eat, and her ear is always available to hear what is troubling us. A small, weekday lunch at my mother in laws is usually between 15-20 people, and any special occasion that we can use as an excuse to have Mensaf, or Grape Leaves, or a Kharouf usually hosts upwards of 35! We have days of laughter, love, and showing our gratitude at least three times a week alhamdulillah!
Thanksgiving does not need to consist of an oversized bird, with specified sides and pumpkin pie (although pumpkin pie is absolutely delicious!) all it needs to consist of is giving thanks. And you can do that any day.
Ma'Salaama and Happy Thanks Giving
Thankfully Yours,
The (who wants another slice of pie?) Mujahada in Prada
P.S. One thing I am deeply thankful for is all of my customers on my website http://www.lovenyla.com/. To show my deep thanks, I am having a two day only sale! 25-26 of November. Check it out, and use coupon code FREESHIP25 in order to get free shipping on top of the amazing discounts I'm already offering.
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