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November... Family Gatherings, Great
Food, Lots of Fun!
Do you feel it? Can you sense it? The excitement of the holidays is
approaching, and slowly, but surely, we are beginning to get ready to
celebrate and bring thanks...
What are you thankful for?
I am thankful for all of the above and a lot more. Take some time and
look back at what this year brought into your life, and be thankful.
Also, take time to thank those in your life who helped you in one way or
another, and make their day.
Today's feature article will be about Thanksgiving gift giving. I
hope you enjoy today's newsletter.
I always welcome your feedback: feel free to send it
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Until next time,
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I was thrilled when Adriana told me I had won her recent contest.
Since I live near her, she even personally delivered the hand-made
craft from Romania. It's really sweet - a little scene with a
house, trees and yard, all set in a rugged wooden frame. It looks
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Thanksgiving Gift Giving - A Special Touch
Many of us believe Christmas is one of the most celebrated
holidays, right? Actually, one of the most notable occasions is
Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is surprisingly a widely celebrated
holiday that crosses over many nationalities and religions.
Actually, harvest festivals were celebrated by ancient Greeks,
Romans, Hebrews, Chinese and the Egyptians. In America, it wasn't
until 1621 when the Pilgrims had their first successful harvest,
did they celebrate their first annual thanksgiving celebration.
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln appointed a national day of
thanksgiving and since then, each new president issued a
Thanksgiving Day proclamation.
So for hundreds of years, Thanksgiving has held a special meaning
across many cultures in many corners of the world. Although
giving gifts at Thanksgiving is not as popular as Christmas, gift
giving at this time could actually be appreciated more since it
is more likely to be unexpected. Since Thanksgiving is
traditionally a family celebration, gift giving to friends and
business associates could offer a very special meaning of thanks.
A card, gift or thank you note has a more personal touch at
Thanksgiving than it might at other times of the year.
In America, Thanksgiving is the first holiday break since our
summer vacation and, with today's hectic lifestyles, most
holidays are appreciated by all -young and old alike. So if you
would like to show your appreciation to loved ones, or impress a
business associate, Thanksgiving is the time to send that
personalized gift. Since gift giving at Thanksgiving was
traditionally celebrated only among families, giving a gift to a
friend or associate will catch them totally off guard and it will
carry a very strong message of thanks.
Most of us appreciate and celebrate Thanksgiving in many
different ways -some basic R&R, NFL weekend, visit friends and
relatives, etc., so receiving a gift of any kind is extremely
appreciated. A custom made gift adds an even greater personal
touch. Some make their own gifts, while others with more hurried
lifestyles, opt for things like custom gift baskets
(http://www.abcgiftsandbaskets.com) that could be virtually
tailored to every custom, hobby, relationship, etc. without
dedicating any personal time.
For business in particular, gift giving for Thanksgiving will
produce incredible results. If you work in a field or industry
where your clients tend to interact on a regular basis, it makes
sense to go to a single source and buy the same gift for
everyone. Showing favoritism by buying different plateaus of
gifts is not a good idea. Order well in advance to avoid
disappointment but, for the most part, you will have much easier
access to ordering gifts than during the Christmas rush.
If you're one of those "on the run" individuals who is simply
lost when it's time to be creative about gift giving, go to our
friend the Internet for help. Whether you buy online or simply
just browse for ideas, the World Wide Web will be full of
interesting ideas. Simply get into your Internet browser, and
punch in Thanksgiving gifts, Gift Ideas, Gift Giving or Gift
Baskets and hundreds of gift ideas will be pouring out of your
monitor. The rest is easy, particularly if you decide to buy
online. It is secure from a credit point of view, it saves a
tremendous amount of time, and in most cases, if the gifts are a
good choice, it makes you look like a genius. So hop on the
Internet and start shopping!
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