• Monday, November 24th, 2008
I like St. Patrick’s Day because it’s a time to drink beer, pinch people and have a parade. I don’t like most holidays because they’re all about food and getting stuff. Aren’t we fat enough already? And don’t we have enough crap stuffed inside our about-to-be-foreclosed McMansions?
Seriously, the traditions of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Valentine’s Day and wedding anniversaries are for stupid people and invented by marketers. I’d rather not.
Does that make me a curmudgeon? Getting together with family is wonderful. So is football. But I could do without the feast.
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Oh, Brent. You’re so cantankerous! :-)
I pretty much agree with what you’re saying; it’s certainly logical. I don’t believe in being a slave to “tradition” (at least not someone else’s invented tradition). However I have to admit I’m a little sentimental sometimes and look forward to those traditions that are meaningful, enjoyable, and make sense.
The only reason you think this is because Kirsten makes amazing food all of the time.
Curmudgeon. What an AWESOME word! My favorite word of the week is “hugger-mugger.”
PS–I wish we could just go out to eat tomorrow, but in a fit of insanity, invited friends over. I love holidays for the time with family part, but the whole “you must do this because it’s tradition” is not me anymore. I want to make traditions that fit our family and like you and Kirsten have said–less food, more fun! I loved it all until I was the one who had to do the cooking! :-) Does that make me a curmudgeon too? If so, bring it on!
@Jodi – Great comment! I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.
@Kim – She is a terrific cook, but after years of me complaining about her cooking too much, she’s scaled back quite a bit. For that I am thankful. A sedentary body requires very few calories.
Of course but I like Thanksgiving. Oh, the yummy food.