When it comes to Thanksgiving, the 3 F’s make it the greatest holiday in existence: Food, Football, and Family. Yes– it may not be the most famous, or even celebrated around the world, but the one thing that separates Thanksgiving from the competition is that it encompasses what America is all about.
First, let me begin with the food aspect of this feastful holiday. What other holiday do you get to be surrounded by limitless quantities of turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, varieties of casseroles, and pumpkin pie? The options are endless. Put this into perspective: the majority of the foods associated with Thanksgiving are seasonal- thus making this highly touted meal even more valuable.
Having food as the main association with Thanksgiving is common; yet, Football has become an integral part of celebrating of the holiday. Since it is towards the end of fall, Thanksgiving offers a great opportunity for gatherings of family and friends to play a game of pick-up football. Also, the NFL features three games every Thanksgiving– this years slate features Bears-Lions, Eagles-Cowboys and Seahawks-49ers. Due to prime-time football and family essentially becoming synonymous for Americans, the games appeal to a substantial audience.
Lastly, Thanksgiving bonds families. Families meet up with other relatives and gather around a table and enjoy each others company after months and months of hard work. For college students, this is often their first time home for college students, thus making quite the homecoming for the entire family. Elmhurst provides quite the bonding experience for all residents with the 31st annual Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot. The Turkey Trot is 5k Fun Run donates all proceeds towards a variety of local charities, and participation peaked last year at 8,685 runners. This popular elmhurst event has been soiled into Elmhurst lore, as well as giving you another reason to enjoy your relaxing holiday even more.