Ally Kotetsu

Thanksgiving is a holiday I am not too fond of, not only does it lead to awkward family get together, but it is based on an event taught to us all as a lie, a continued propaganda despite the fact that most adults know it is a lie. I am referring to the colonization “discovery” of America and the “peaceful” meal shared between the native Americans and European emigrants.

Not only that, but it is a holiday about gorging down food and being greedy and gluttonous, instead of helping those less fortunate. I am not a good example of this, I do not practice what I preach well, but the concept of overindulging while others have nothing is not a good one. If you can, celebrate by helping the less fortunate.

Despite all this, the idea of a holiday to be thankful for what you have isn't problematic by itself. In tough times it can be hard to look on the bright side, but being thankful for what you have can make it easier to keep going. I am thankful for my friends, and my loves Violet and Anyo. I am thankful that I have a roof over my head and food in my belly. I am thankful that despite everything I have faced in life I have come out the other side stronger than before.

So be thankful today, if you have family, be with your family. If not, be with your friends. Celebrate the things you have, help those that do not have it. Know what today should really be about, and not about the lies we are told. Happy Thanksgiving, if you celebrate.