Your first Thanksgiving away from home can be a rough one if you’re used to a big family event like something out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Heck, even if you do get into a few arguments with the family that doesn’t mean you won’t miss them. Don’t worry; we’ve got some tips so you won’t be caught unprepared. You can enjoy some of the best Thanksgiving traditions from your own home, even if traveling to be with family isn’t possible.
One of the biggest benefits of Thanksgiving is that you have an excuse to stuff your face with copious amounts of turkey without remorse. But when you’re away from home, what do you do? Well, there are a couple of options. The first is to go out to dinner. Be aware that many restaurants that serve traditional American style cuisine will be closed, and the few that are open will often be incredibly busy. Your best bet is to go with a buffet style restaurant if you don’t want to make a reservation, but if you go the sit down route be sure to call as early as you can to get a table. Another dinner option available if you are away from home and have the benefit of having others around you like roommates or a boyfriend/girlfriend who are in the same situation is to have your own Thanksgiving dinner. Making your own Thanksgiving dinner can be a rewarding experience that can be a great bonding experience.
As important as the Thanksgiving meal is, it usually won’t take up the entire day. To ease some of the homesickness that you could get, it’s best to try to plan some activities to keep you occupied. Because most businesses are closed for the Thanksgiving and outdoor activities are limited in much of the country by the cold, your entertainment options may be a bit limited. Going out to the movies even having your own movie marathon at home can be fun diversions. You might even find yourself with a new tradition on your hands. For me, Thanksgiving means fist fulls of turkey and Conan the Barbarian. If you live where it’s warm all year, then lucky you! You can head to a park or a beach and not have to worry about dealing with a crowd.
If you’re feeling a bit blue during there are two things to keep in mind. The first is not to drink if you’re alone. It’s never a good idea and an even worse one if you’re feeling the least bit homesick. The second thing is to keep your focus on the positive. Holidays can mean a lot of stress, but you’ve been given a free pass from it and can enjoy the holiday on your own terms. You can spend the whole day watching football in your underwear and without worrying about having to go anywhere or being presentable for anyone else. Call home and catch up with everyone and then continue enjoying your Thanksgiving however you see fit.
No matter how you decide to spend your first Thanksgiving away from home, it can be tough. Just spend a little time planning ahead and you’ll find that it can be a much more enjoyable experience than sitting home alone in the dark with a cold TV dinner.
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