Personally, Thanksgiving doesn’t evoke much sentiment in me. I believe my indifference stems from my perspective on celebrating something solely on a specific day each year. This viewpoint aligns with my thoughts on New Year’s resolutions. I find them somewhat useless, why wait until the turn of the year to pursue something you want when you could start right at the moment you feel inclined? Take, for instance, wanting to improve fitness in the fall; why postpone until the following year instead of seizing the opportunity when it arises?

This philosophy extends to other holidays like Thanksgiving. I question the idea of leaving gratitude to just one day annually, instead of having a continuous sense of appreciation throughout each day, week, or month. However, I do find purpose and significance in religious holidays such as Christmas, Easter, Rosh Hashanah, and Yom Kippur. Additionally, holidays like the 4th of July due to its historical importance, symbolized by events like the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Yet, the concept of Thanksgiving, at least in its name, doesn’t resonate with me personally. I struggle to comprehend the notion of designating a single day for gratitude when it could be practiced consistently. In addition, because of that, I find it challenging to relate to the point of the holiday.