Thanksgiving Quotes - Page 3

My mum, Helen, was hilarious. She had a tremendous sense of humour and was a great singer and tap dancer. For many years, she was the voice of Minnie Mouse in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She would be in the float as it came along, singing whatever the Minnie Mouse song of the day was. She was a really big spirit in my life.

I have a good house for hosting, so we had the barbecues, and some of the guys over for Thanksgiving, even Christmas.

Christmas and Thanksgiving are the two days of the year where we know the spurs are going to stay off the boots because the family doesn't have to work. It's such a nice - and rare - treat!

It's like being at the kids' table at Thanksgiving - you can put your elbows on it, you don't have to talk politics... no matter how old I get, there's always a part of me that's sitting there.

Thanksgiving is a big one for our family.

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This quote expresses the significance of Thanksgiving in the speaker's family. It implies that Thanksgiving holds a special place and importance in their family traditions and gatherings. It emphasizes the familial and communal aspects of Thanksgiving, highlighting the value placed on coming together and celebrating as a family during this holiday.

Thanksgiving 2020, in the midst of the coronavirus... -Steve Doocy

Thanksgiving 2020, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, is going to be different.

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This quote acknowledges the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thanksgiving celebrations in 2020. It recognizes that the pandemic has necessitated changes and adaptations to traditional Thanksgiving gatherings, implying that the usual ways of celebrating the holiday would be altered due to health and safety concerns. It highlights the unique circumstances of Thanksgiving in the context of the pandemic.

If no one shopped on Thanksgiving Day, the stores wouldn't open. End of story. I say we all take the pledge and stay home. Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for what you have, not to save a few dollars to get more.

My most memorable meal is every Thanksgiving. I love the food: the turkey and stuffing; the sweet potatoes and rice, which come from my mother's Southern heritage; the mashed potatoes, which come from my wife's Midwestern roots; the Campbell's green-bean casserole; and of course, pumpkin pie.

Even if you are vegetarian, you do want to have a stuffing for Thanksgiving. The stuffing is not so much about the vegetables, but it's very unique to the season.

We're getting ready to sit down at the table and have Thanksgiving, and there's people that are not with their families. There are people that are in dangerous areas, putting their lives on the line to keep our country free, and I think that's something we should all celebrate every day.

There was a time, in the not so distant past, that if you didn't have what you needed on Thanksgiving, you were pretty much going to have to wait until Friday. Not anymore!

I know, especially in my family, people's feelings get hurt over the tiniest things. I'm sure that's true in every family. But, for instance, one year, I came a little bit late to Thanksgiving, and I was supposed to bring a salad. And I just brought a bag of lettuce, and put it in a bowl. Five years later, I heard that my mom was incensed.

It's a bit of a sore spot, the Thanksgiving in Ind... -Robbie Robertson

It's a bit of a sore spot, the Thanksgiving in Indian country.

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This quote suggests that the celebration of Thanksgiving can be a sensitive or contentious issue, particularly when considering its historical context and impact on Indigenous communities. It reflects the recognition of the complexities and challenges associated with Thanksgiving in the context of Indigenous experiences.

When I was about nine years old, I announced to my mother that I was going to cook Thanksgiving dinner. And I went to the library and got this whole pile of books. I'd love to say it all turned out great. It didn't. But, sort of, from that point on, whenever there was serious cooking at home, I was the one who did it.

There are a lot of hard-working parents out there for whom it is hard to support their families during Thanksgiving.

I like blockchain, I like cooking food and slow roasting a prime rib for Thanksgiving, and whatever else that you might find awkward or weird or whatever, then I'm me.

It wasn't the traditional cooking most people do. For me, as a young chef, Thanksgiving meant going to work in the kitchen at places like Gotham, JoJo and Jean-Georges.

I don't think any other holiday embraces the food of the Midwest quite like Thanksgiving. There's roasted meat and mashed potatoes. But being here is also about heritage. Cleveland is really a giant melting pot - not only is my family a melting pot, but so is the city.

The fall season brings Thanksgiving and the beginning of the holiday season. Sharing meals with family and friends are a key element of this joyful time of the year. We are faced with an abundance of food, and can easily gain extra pounds as a result.

A week before Thanksgiving, my mother bought the turkey, frozen. Then she froze it some more. Then she let it thaw and cleaned it - and I mean really cleaned it, because nobody wanted a 'dirty bird.' She salt-and-peppered the turkey, buttered, paprika-ed, and nominally stuffed it.

I cook 364 days of the year. The one day I don't? ... -Chris Morocco

I cook 364 days of the year. The one day I don't? Thanksgiving.

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This quote humorously emphasizes the speaker's dedication to cooking throughout the year, except for Thanksgiving. It reflects the significance of Thanksgiving as a special occasion that breaks the cooking routine.

When we are filming, it often feels like we're flying blind. As an actor, you have no idea if your choices are right or if they work. Some scenes feel like a complete Hail Mary. Imagine you're blindfolded and cook a massive Thanksgiving feast with only new recipes - without getting to taste any of them along the way.

I miss both of my parents terribly every day, but especially as we approach Thanksgiving. We always came together as a family for that holiday, playing capture the flag and touch football and laughing a lot.

Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life... -Lawrence Welk

Over and over I marvel at the blessings of my life: Each year has grown better than the last.

I started acting in second grade - my first role was in the Thanksgiving play. I was the Indian chasing the turkey. All the other mom's encouraged my mom to get me into acting after that. Also, when I saw 'The Sound of Music' at Music Circus, I knew I wanted to act.

The craft Emmys are kind of the kids' table at Thanksgiving. You're not really invited to the big dance. It's still really, really exciting, and the statue still counts.

North Carolina was where you could have Thanksgivi... -David H. Murdock

North Carolina was where you could have Thanksgiving and feel like it was Thanksgiving.

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This quote suggests that North Carolina is a place where celebrating Thanksgiving evokes a genuine or authentic holiday experience. It implies that being in North Carolina during Thanksgiving provides a distinct atmosphere or cultural context that enhances the feeling and spirit of the holiday. It highlights the connection between geographical locations and the associated traditions or sentiments of Thanksgiving.

I think most people have that crazy uncle they sit at Thanksgiving dinner with: someone they disagree with politically but love them anyway.

If a fellow isn't thankful for what he's got, he isn't likely to be thankful for what he's going to get.

At Thanksgiving, I always start at the top of my list and say I'm grateful for friends, family, and good health. Then I get more superficial... like being thankful for my Louboutins.

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