Favorite holiday traditions

We used to smoke four whole chickens over 7-Up filled Bass Pro ceramic containers in a large pellet grill that allowed for easy vertical access, but now we do numerous relays of seasoned potato flake covered boneless breasts on skewers using spicy cole slaw dressing as an "adhesive".
 

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When I was a kid the whole family (uncles, aunts, cousins) got together at grandmas house. When that ended my mom took over for her I'm mediate family. When I moved out I went to my GF's moms. We she moved out I duck hunted, when the newest GF moved in her mom, brother, SIL and niece come here.
Time rolls on and situations change. The only tradition I have continued besides turkey and mashed potatoes is if you're at my table we hold hands and we say grace.

HFT all you LRH's
 
Army brat here. Whenever we were in the US we went to grandmothers house. I never recall setting down for Thanksgiving dinner, cousins and I out rabbit hunting and never made it back in time. Later as a single dad fixed Cornish game hens as mini turkeys with all the trimmings for my son and I. This year kids, grand kids, great grandkids and spouses. Turkey, ham stuff I'm not sure what is and football. Wishing a blessed day for all of you.
 
You know, my life was tough. I lost multiple loves in my life, some fizzled, some due to infidelity. I put in 17 years on the railroad chasing steel and tie gangs. It was brutal, never home, driving up to 1,000 miles going to and from work. That was every weekend. Now being retired for 2 years and several months now I get to reflect back.
I'm 66, big strong weightlifter. Excellent health. I've got everything, 2 Harleys, truck, car, nice house. The best hunting equipment money can buy. Been all over idaho, Alberta, British Columbia hunting.
My point is not to brag! But reflect on all that I have, and praise God every single day. Even though my life was tough, I'm reaping the benefits now. God is good. So, enjoy what you have, give thanks for your health, good friends, and our new president coming up! God has blessed us with another chance to turn our country around. God bless America, the USA and all my fellow LRH crew!!!
 
Retirement finds us in the Rockies amongst friends in similar situations. Hunting is done, thanks to the restrictions here in New Mexico. We will be gathering this afternoon with neighbors. Wild turkey will be on the table. Family is 5 states away, but we have so much to be thankful for.

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