November 24, 2008

Thanksgiving vs. Christmas... It’s No Contest

Posted: 09:23 AM ET

Writer Keith




Thanksgiving at Writer Keith's house. I bet you had no idea I was related to Colonel Sanders.

Are you one of those people who are fed up with the red and green blitz that has become Christmas? You know, malls turning into war zones, stores playing “Jingle Bells: The Elevator Remix” starting around Flag Day, neighbors with blinking lights that just catch your eye enough to give you a migraine. Don’t get me wrong though - I love the holiday season. What I don’t like is how overlooked Thanksgiving is during this time of year. It has become almost like a Christmas dress rehearsal. It’s sad too because, in so many ways, Thanksgiving is better than Christmas.

At Christmas: You are forced to wear garish sweaters with snowmen and reindeer that make you look like you just got back from a yard sale at Andy Williams’ place.
At Thanksgiving: You are forced to wear your buffet pants. You know, those pants that have just enough give as you feed yourself to maximum capacity.

At Christmas: If you get a lousy present, you have to pretend you like it, make up a lie about why you need the receipt, then wait in a long return line to maybe get store credit from an employee who looks like dental surgery would be a better alternative than talking to you.
At Thanksgiving: Even if you get some dry turkey, lumpy mashed potatoes, or stuffing that is thicker than mortar, it’s nothing that gravy can’t fix.

At Christmas: If you fall asleep at your family gathering, whispers go around about how you may have had too much eggnog.
At Thanksgiving: Sleeping isn’t just ok, it’s encouraged!

At Christmas: One day off of work.
At Thanksgiving: FOUR DAY WEEKEND!

At Christmas: People bring presents. They’re for certain people.
At Thanksgiving: People bring food. It’s for everyone!

At Christmas: The same movies and specials you have seen on a continuous loop throughout the month of December for the past 50 years.
At Thanksgiving: Football. Lots and lots of football.

At Christmas: Once you open presents, the day is pretty much over.
At Thanksgiving: We use words like “seconds,” “thirds,” and “leftovers.”

At Christmas: You have to untangle your lights.
At Thanksgiving: You have to unbuckle your belt.

Posted by: Writer Keith
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Geoffrey

November 24th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Keith, I totally agree with you! Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. Christmas is cool but it's almost anti-climactic after the whole "holiday season."

I'm glad that someone else out there recognizes this fact.

November 25th, 2008 7:26 am ET

Let us also recall all the memories that will follow Thanksgiving dinners. Like Grandma talking about how this was in her day or how she learned how to sew. Grandpa talking about the game (Dallas that is) How about Uncle Joe talking about how he slept with Susie, his sister-in-law!
LOL!

Rick Sarchet

November 25th, 2008 7:59 am ET

Robin I heard you and Richard talking about Barry Bonds taking that Whitetail Deer. I see you guys were at a lost for words about what he did, weather he shot it or killed it or what ever. The correct wording is that Barry HARVESTED that deer. Thannks a long time huter ,

Rick Sarchet

Michael Buxton

November 25th, 2008 8:06 am ET

I wish every year, people would give 5% of what they buy at christmas to there local champer of commerce or local city hall for the local people that aren't able to buy. I have been doing this for the past 5 years and will continue doing.

Rafer the sports guy

November 25th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Keith, don't be hatin' on Christmas! Is the war on Christmas already starting?!!

Jus kidding. There's a simple solution. Do like we do: have a Thanksgiving meal AGAIN on Christmas. Have the meal after you open presents.

Then you can crash out like Ralphy and Randy in "A Christmas Story" holding your new toys under the tree.

kimberly

December 3rd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

thats funny but i love x mas ok so dont judge

kay

December 5th, 2008 2:31 am ET

Christmas is the best time of the year for our family. We all get together we have a "Thanksgiving Dinner" again. We talk, mingle, let each other know we love them. Play Christmas Games, open presents, and talk about the families we helped so they too could have a wonderful Christmas like we had. We know the true meaning of the Holiday and we still bring the fun and joy of "Santa" in too. The whole family is together, we're healthy, happy and GOD has blessed us all. "Merry Christmas" everyone! (Thanksgiving and Christmas are what you make of them.)

Jeff Lewis

December 7th, 2008 7:14 am ET

Personally i like Thanksgiving Day better.I think a lot of people have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas and instead the day after Thanksgiving is a day of who gets that best present for that special someone and not why we celerbrate this holiday in the first place.It's pathetic to hear someone had to die because of people's need to get into a store first to get a gift that the store might even run out of before they even get there.I actually got all my shopping done and all my presents are wrapped already but i didn't go on Black Friday and i found eveything i had to get.Yea i know there are good deals on Black Friday but there are sales almost everyday now.

Raleigh W. Williams

December 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

The greatest difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas, in so far as man celebrates it, is that we do not have to lie about any part of Thanksgiving as people do about Christmas with Santa Claus and his flying reindeer. Do our children not learn that mommy and daddy can and will lie, even about trivial things? and are not children emotionally affected when they learn the TRUTH?

Kylen Canepa

December 16th, 2008 8:26 am ET

I am 14 years old and I wach your show every morning. I thought it funny when you acted surprised that it snowed in Nevada. Well we live in Elko, Northern Nevada, elevation of approximately 5500 feet, we are up against the Ruby Mountains, and yes 'Robin' we're not in Kansas anymore. We get snow every year! I snowboard and enjoy the snow, but it's funny that many people do not realize that it does snow in Nevada. I enjoy your show and also think it is great that you say Nevada correctly, as many that live east of the Mississippi do not.

nancy soule

December 17th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Another reason for loving the Thanksgiving get-to-gethers with family. YOU WON'T HAVE TO BE WITH THEM AT CHRISTMAS! It is done, over, for another year! Just kidding of course.

Craig

December 27th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Well I like em both cause we get to eat at both of them haha

Jasmine

November 2nd, 2009 2:19 pm ET

you never really showed an exuse for the true meaning of christmas, and you only showed negetive on christmas and posotive on thanksgiving. Its all in opion. Poor article

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