Thanksgiving is perhaps the most important holiday of the year and not just because of its historical significance. It is an opportunity to be grateful for what we have and taking a moment to appreciate all the good things in our lives and the people who bring us joy and fulfillment.
In 2015, 46.9 million Americans travelled home for Thanksgiving. That is the highest total in almost a decade and is expected to grow again this year. Statistically speaking, more people travel home for Thanksgiving than for Christmas.
Thanksgiving is an important and cherished holiday for millions of people across the US. Here’s the top 5 reason why there’s no place like home for Thanksgiving:
Familiarity
Whether you choose to spend this holiday with your extended family, your friends or just your life partner, your home is a familiar and comfortable place to celebrate. Plus, Thanksgiving is not about proving that you have a keen sense of adventure; on the contrary, it’s the one day when we can sit by the window and be thankful for the things we have in our every day lives that can often be taken for granted: our family homes among them.
Flexibility
If you think that spending Thanksgiving at home is too dull, then all you need to do is let your imagination roam free. In fact, your family home is the place where you can enjoy the most flexibility. You’re amongst familiar company in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It’s only at home where you can eat what you want, wear what you want (yes, even pajamas!) and do (just about) anything you want.
Socializing
Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to head back home and see old friends and family members you don’t get to catch up with very often. Whether it is childhood friends or distant cousins, Thanksgiving is a time when you can all be together, swap stories, catch up on life and reminisce about good times from the past – while making great new memories along the way.
Nostalgia
Thanksgiving is an annual reunion with the people you love and care about. From food to football, Thanksgiving creates year-round memories that will leave you feeling uplifted, and giving you a mental and emotional boost when you look back on good times shared with your loved ones.
Tradition
The Thanksgiving tradition is a binding one for most American families. It has become especially true today as we all live in a world that is growing more volatile and unpredictable. Thanksgiving offers the security and certainty of being among friends and family on an agreed date every year, and can be relied upon as an occasion of goodwill and comfort in challenging times.
