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he most momentous and meaningful celebration in my life is spending Thanksgiving with my family. The whole day is a peaceful time with my family and there is no arguing. Nothing is more perfect. We show gratitude for God’s grace and each other’s company during this eventful celebration.

My mouth watered as the scent of melting gravy and apple pie crossed the room. The heat in the kitchen was ferocious. My mother was hunched over the sink, scouring and scraping large stainless steel cookware which is only used for company. The delectable aroma of my Mom’s famous mussels rose from the pot, which could only mean dinner was right around the corner. Subsequently, I placed a yellow tablecloth on the table and the napkins in the napkin holder. The table was set for 10 because we were having 4 guests. As I began setting the table in the living room, the smell of turkey filled the air as it cooked in the oven. It looks wonderful when put it in the middle of the table. Next I got out the fall colored plates. The napkins also had tiny fall leaves on them so they went along with the centerpiece that my mother bought. I got out the candles, the forks, and the glasses and put them on the table. After I lit the candles, I took a step back and the table looked as if it belonged in a magazine. It was exhilarating.

The aroma of the turkey grew stronger and I started to panic. I knew that it wouldn’t be too much longer until my family arrived. I could feel the excitement and the anxiety swell up inside of me. I began to relax because everything was going as planned. Since the turkey and all sides were on their way, it was then time to dress the table. Earlier that week, mother had purchased a beautiful centerpiece with the most vibrant fall colors: brown twigs, purple berries and all different colored leaves. After the turkey was done it was time to get the rest of the meal ready. We cut up onions and celery. My eyes began to water because the onions were so strong. The giblets were boiling on a pot that I started and the dressing was ready to be mixed together, and I put in the oven. My grandmother came over to help my mother prepare the turkey in the kitchen. When the turkey was ready, my mother took it out and placed it right in the center of the table along with the other dishes. The guest arrived. We all gathered around the table with the turkey and sides spread out before us in a magnificent feast, and we each began to say something we were grateful for. When it was my turn I looked around at my family, and the meal and just simply stated that I was grateful for the opportunity to fix this meal for them, for the food that the good Lord had given us, and I was thankful that my first Thanksgiving dinner was success.

We ate green beans, mashed potatoes, a great gravy recipe, cranberries, my favorite stuffing recipe, sweet potato recipes, corn bread and, of course, pumpkin pie. I had never eaten turkey before. I was surprised that it tastes more like chicken compared to other meats, but it has a blander flavor.

The celebration itself is something to look forward to every year and it is something I hope to carry on with my own family one day.