No reason not to be “thankful” to the Golden Medinah for the freedoms and affluence we have been granted here in galus. Turkey tzimmes and cranberry kugkel is fine along with a Tofukey for the really frum Vegans in the family. Stop trying to over analyze every “chag” that comes along. No more a yom Tov than Bibi’s birthday or George Washington’s yahrtzeit but still a good day to spend a bit of extra time with the kids, watch the parade (if you live in NYC) and/or sleep in and daven with the 8AM minyan rather than Vasikim. Also, do some chores (blow the leaves from the driveway, bring in some extra firewood, make sure the downspouts are clear and the snowblower has new spark plugs and filter).
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