Gratuitious Countdown To Thanksgiving Post

As I was lingering near the Button and talking to Street editors today, it occurred to me that that we officially have a week left until Thanksgiving--and with that, Thanksgiving break. Seriously, where did November go? Didn't the days fly by as we got caught up in Obamamania, Rahmania, and Beyonce-mania? (Okay, admittedly, that last one was just me, and because I can't stop, here's one more Beyonce-related video that you will love yourself for watching.)

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, largely because it is the only day where eating a meal of entirely carbs is somehow acceptable (further evidence: stuffing, mashed potatos, and sweet potatoes). Also, I love waking up in the morning to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is my favorite of the Peanuts specials, and bringing leftovers back to school means I won't have to eat at Hill for the remainder of the semester.

But perhaps my favorite Thanksgiving tradition is the hand turkey. Perhaps you haven't made one of these in years, so allow me to recap: put your hand on a piece of paper. Trace it. Add a wattle and beak. Go crazy with crayons. And let me tell you, the addition of booze means that this timeless tradition is actually more fun in college than it was in kindergarten.