The White Hindu
This Thursday is American Thanksgiving, one of the only non-religious holidays we’ve got!
It’s got a somewhat unfortunate origin, but I’m glad to have a holiday I can celebrate along with the rest of my country. As much as I love the freedoms and wealth afforded me as an American, I don’t always feel connected, but Thanksgiving is one of those things that really makes me feel like an American.
The best part of Thanksgiving is spending time with family. The other great thing about it is the reminder to reflect on all that I am grateful for.
I am grateful for…
* A loving husband who is sweet, kind, and good-natured
* Family who support me and strive to understand me
* Good friends who are there for me no matter what
* A dog and a cat who give me cuddles and love
* The religion that gives my life meaning
* All my creative outlets from writing to crafting to cooking
* Freedom of speech and freedom of expression
* Trees and air and grass and ocean and water and nature in general
Updated for 2015:
* Owning a house
* A baby on the way at last!
A traditional Thanksgiving dinner is all about a cooked turkey, but if you’re a veg Hindu, here are some ideas of other dishes you can make…
Vegetarian Apple Stuffing Recipe
(What is stuffing? It was originally bits of bread and spices that were stuffed into the turkey and cooked inside the bird. It’s a very traditional part of the meal, but most people cook stuffing entirely separately from the turkey now)
Pies are another huge Thanksgiving tradition. Often families will have at least one each of Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, and Apple Pie. Apple is my specialty. I’ve been making apple pies with a crust from my great Aunt Ruth’s recipe for fifteen years.
Sweet Potato Casserole Without Eggs
List of Potential Turkey Substitutes (I think the meal is fine with lots of yummy sides, but if you want something to be the focal point, there are some ideas at this site)
Other potential recipes:
Indian Thanksgiving: Recipes for an Indian take on Thanksgiving dishes
The New York Times has put together a huge database of vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes
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