Although my parents have been together for 35 years, I have to go to two thanksgivings. On my father’s side, we have about 45 people in our family; 95% attends thanksgiving. On my mother’s side, we have about 70 people and about 50% attends since a group of them are in the Philippines. One day to celebrate would be too hectic and we wouldn’t be able to enjoy each others’ company.
On both sides, we don’t really have any traditions or customs that aren’t too different than American ones. Thanksgiving is about EATING! There are Asian foods that we serve in accordance with traditional thanksgiving foods like turkey. After the day of thanksgiving, I do have turkey porridage.
I see my families multiple times during the year, but we are always happy to see each other. It’s a testament to how close I am to my large families. They all know each other too! My parents always have parties or get-togethers to mix our families and extend them in a way. It’s quite lovely.
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