[mountainbunny]

So because some restaurants are open, everything should be?

Or we need to go out because of big sales?

Or because watching football at home with family is the same as scattering to the four winds to go shopping?

The author is an idiot. Give thanks. Stay home. Eat. Enjoy family. Above all, take this one day to show thanks to God and those you love. Is one day too much to ask for?

Just because things are on sale and stores will be open, that doesn't mean that you have to blindly drag yourself away from family and God to partake of the retail experience.

[happyhomemaker]

You just illustrated perfectly the example of “I am a superior lover of family and God” because I don’t shop on Thanksgiving LOL!

[lifeofgrace]

So because some restaurants are open, everything should be?

Good for you! You resorted to the ad hominem attack before you even made an argument on the facts. Please tell me exactly what should be open or closed on Thanksgiving, so we may follow your rules. Do we have to watch football because there's a game? Do we have to go out to eat because restaurants are open? Do we have to travel because airlines are flying? So do we have to shop because stores are open?

Stay home if you want, go out if you want. Be thankful either way, because some people have no choice but to work.