November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving is a holiday born from both myth and hard truth, rooted in a 1621 diplomatic feast and the long, painful history for Native peoples. The modern celebration of it, largely driven by 19th-century women and formalized during the Civil War, reflects our collective desire for unity and reflection. Today, Thanksgiving remains meaningful because we consciously blend gratitude with honesty, forging a holiday that embraces both joy and responsibility. Thanksgiving: America's favorite paradox—a holiday of warmth, of pie, of the comforting illusion that November is a calm month when, in fact, it's the Olympics of domestic labor. Every year, millions of women—let's be real—serve as the quiet general contractors of gratitude, orchestrating seating charts, brining schedules, and emotional landmines masquerading as relatives. But behind the soft glow of tablescapes and roasted perfection lies a history that just won't stay politely to the side.
