With summer having faded, the holiday season is upon us. The transition from summer to autumn seems more abrupt each year. Halloween dominates the autumn until, suddenly, stores and shops are filled with Christmas trees, menorahs, and all manner of glittering lights and ornaments. But wait — what about Thanksgiving?

My favorite fall holiday gets a bit lost in the shuffle. Thanksgiving is a true holiday — sorry, kids, schools aren’t closed on Halloween. Thanksgiving has its own magic. It may lack the glitz and spectacle of its autumn cousin, but it has a way of wrapping its arms around you and holding you in a warm embrace. Food, family, and reflection are the hallmarks of this November celebration. My childhood in Bellmore was no exception.

The traditional Thanksgiving feast is the focus

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