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Depending on where you live, Thanksgiving is either the time for some explosive family arguments or just a celebration of turkey you see in North American media. While it might have problematic history, there is still something nice about gathering on a cold November and sharing some delicious food together.

We’ve gathered some of the cutest and most wholesome posts about Thanksgiving to brighten your spirit this year. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below.

#1

I Love How Proud He Is Of His Creation

Teen chef proudly presents a table full of homemade Thanksgiving dishes, showcasing a wholesome family feast.

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Serial pacifist
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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That boy needs to go to culinary school ASAP, not for the skill, but for proper recognition.

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After The Pandemic Hit, I Started A New Tradition Of Making A Full Meal And Then Delivering To Friends And Family Who Can’t Cook, Don’t Want To, Or Have To Work. This Is Year 3

Thanksgiving meals prepared on a kitchen counter with various dishes and desserts organized in trays.

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#4

He Freaked Out When He Noticed He Was Getting A Thanksgiving Plate As Well

Dog excitedly dancing for a Thanksgiving meal, showcasing wholesome holiday joy and celebration.

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Meet 18-Year-Old Mr. Kitty, Who Got Adopted Into His Forever Home This Thanksgiving. Faith In Humanity Restored

Adorable orange cat looking up, embodying wholesome Thanksgiving moments.

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Multa Nocte
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6 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is the sweetest face ever. Bless whoever took this boy home.

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#6

This Is Wilford. I Found Him In The Snow Last Thanksgiving, And Now He's My Best Friend

A fluffy cat with black and white fur looks out a window, capturing a wholesome Thanksgiving moment.

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#7

98-Year-Old Nana Meets Her Great Great Grandbaby On Thanksgiving. Thankful For This

Elderly woman in a recliner, smiling warmly while holding a baby, surrounded by cozy blankets and tissues during Thanksgiving.

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We're From Japan, Can We Still Join Thanksgiving? Never Been To The US, But I Love The Idea Of A Holiday About Gratitude And Food. Here’s Our Plate For Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner with diverse dishes, featuring vegetables, stuffing, and rolls on a wooden table.

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love seeing holidays and festivities move across borders like this! I have two examples of this from my life. I am in the UK BTW. #1 I spent 3 years in the USA with my parents and younger sister. For our first thanksgiving, our greek neighbours across the road invited us over for a day with their 20 + person family, and we had thanksgiving for a Greek twist which was unforgettable. For me, that is what thanksgiving is. #2 My aunt, uncle and two cousins were visiting from Seattle and flying back on thanksgiving this year. The whole family ( my parents and sister, and two uncles and aunts) planned a secret Thanksgiving last Sunday and my grandparents sneakily got the whole thing ready (Aunt and Uncle stayed with my grandparents). They were so happy when we walked in and they realised what we were doing. It was a very british thanksgiving with lots of pigs in blankets, but I also made my first pumpkin p

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#9

Drove My Two Goldens From California To Georgia For Thanksgiving To Be With My Parents' Four Goldens

Golden retrievers gathered with smiles on a porch, embodying Thanksgiving wholesomeness.

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#12

Pie Anyone? I Was Wondering What To Wear On Thanksgiving And Had Some Leftover Yarn

Person wearing a crochet hat designed like a pie with lattice top, showcasing a creative Thanksgiving look.

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She looks very pleased with her creation as well she should be

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#13

My Mom Makes A Plate At The Table For Her Cat On Thanksgiving Every Year, And She Always Joins Us So Politely

Curious cat peeks over a chair at a Thanksgiving dinner with leftover turkey.

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When Both My Parents Lost Their Jobs, I Was The Only Person Working In A House Of 4. When My Coworkers Found Out, They Came Together To Make Sure We Had A Proper Thanksgiving

Two people preparing a Thanksgiving meal with a turkey and sides on the kitchen table.

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#16

My Granddad Wanted To Show Us His "Pride And Joy" This Thanksgiving. Turns Out, It Wasn't His Grandchildren But Rather His Sense Of Humor

Elderly man smiling while holding a vintage black-and-white photo, embodying wholesome Thanksgiving joy.

I show up at my aunt's house and my granddad is sitting in the corner with a big grin on his face. I walk over to say hello and he asks, "Have you seen my pride and joy?" He pulls out this picture and starts laughing uncontrollably. It's definitely Thanksgiving time again!

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#18

The Sweetest Little Patient I Got To Spend Thanksgiving At Work With In Our Shelter's Animal Hospital

Adorable puppy in a plaid shirt looking curious, symbolizing wholesome Thanksgiving vibes.

Her name is Mariah and she is being treated for canine parvovirus in our shelter's clinic which has an area specifically for parvo patients to receive medical care like IV medications (on her foot that is an IV). So happy to see this little girl thriving against a terrible illness.

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#20

One Year Ago Today I Lost My Best Friend. This Was The First Thanksgiving Without Him Since Before I Was A 13. Today I'm Donating Over $200 Worth Of Supplies To Animals In Need To Honor Him

Trunk filled with pet food, supplies, and blankets, showcasing how people did Thanksgiving right with generous donations.

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5 days ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sorry for the loss of your friend but a great way to honor his memory.

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#21

My Mom Has Waited 36 Years For My Allergic Dad To Let Her Have A Cat - He Finally Caved When My Sister Came Home For Thanksgiving With A Stray She Found Stuck In A Bush

A person smiling with a kitten cuddled on their chest, embodying a wholesome Thanksgiving moment.

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CanadianDimes
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The title of this sits poorly with me: if he's allergic, it's hardly at matter of letting or not letting her, it's a matter of being allergic to cats.

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#22

Painted My Brother-In-Law's Dogs To Commemorate The Passing Of One Of Them

A painting of a Thanksgiving dinner with two happy dogs at the table, featuring turkey and pie in a cozy kitchen setting.

My BIL has 2 wonderful dogs that I usually see at family holidays, this year unfortunately Lola passed away (the Boston terrier). I decided to do a painting of the 2 of them at thanksgiving, which was one of her favorite holidays. Going to send this to him as a surprise as soon as the oil paint is dry.

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#23

Happy Thanksgiving! I Call This Picture "We Have No Idea How We Actually Managed To Take This"

Group of dogs in festive attire around a Thanksgiving table with decorations and food, capturing a wholesome holiday moment.

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#25

Maybe Y'all Can Find Joy In This. Happy Thanksgiving

Smiling child holding a tray of Thanksgiving-themed chocolate treats shaped like turkeys.

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#28

We Got To Spend A Quiet Thanksgiving Outside. We're Pretty Happy About That

Person in camo hoodie sitting outdoors with happy dog in matching vest, embodying Thanksgiving right spirit.

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#30

Doesn't Look Great But It Tasted Great! Thanksgiving From A Pakistani American Family

Thanksgiving feast on a table with roasted meat, casseroles, salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, and drinks.

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#32

Made A Dog Friendly Thanksgiving Dinner And Pie For My Boy

A dog eagerly watching Thanksgiving food, including green beans and pumpkin pie, showcasing a wholesome holiday moment.

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Thanksgiving Dinner At The Shelter! Malcolm Is Ready To Feast

Dog eagerly awaits a bowl of Thanksgiving food with turkey, green beans, and sweet potatoes.

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#35

On Thanksgiving I Got To Help With A Release Of 1,600 Baby Turtles On The Beaches Of Cabo. First Pic Is The Turtles And Second Is Me Guiding One

Man helping baby turtles on the beach, showcasing a wholesome Thanksgiving moment.

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#38

I Visited My Grandpa For Thanksgiving. He Sent Me Home With This

Acoustic guitar resting on a cozy gray sofa with soft pillows, capturing a wholesome Thanksgiving ambiance.

I'm just starting to learn and have been taking lessons for a few months now. I have an Ibanez dreadnought I've been taking lessons with, but this one (taylor GSmini) fits my hands much better. I've been practicing all afternoon with it.

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#39

My Coworker Dropped Me Leftovers From His Thanksgiving Dinner. I Live Alone And Didn’t Really Do Anything Yesterday Because Cooking For Yourself Is Boring Sometimes. But This Is Great

Thanksgiving feast with assorted homemade dishes in containers on a kitchen counter.

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Philly Bob
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4 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So true! I do, and have done 99 and 9/10ths % of the cooking for near 50 of my 66 years. I love it when someone makes ME a meal!

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#41

A British Canadian Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving feast spread with turkey, vegetables, desserts, and a variety of wholesome dishes.

I'm British and my husband is Canadian, so that's why you can see Yorkshire puddings and pigs in blankets. Also the desserts went very British with sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble. The brie en croute was my favorite. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Nicola Roberts
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Haha I looked at that and thought it wouldn't look out of place at christmas, in the UK. Then I read the commentary!

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#42

Sober For A Year. Boyfriend's Family Finally Accepted Me And Invited Me To Their Thanksgiving. I Feel Like I Have A New Family

Family gathered in cozy living room, enjoying Thanksgiving together on comfortable leather chairs.

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#44

Someone's Puppy Fell Asleep On Me, So I'd Say Thanksgiving Was A Success

Dog with orange collar resting on a person's lap wearing a blue plaid shirt. Wholesome Thanksgiving moment.

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#45

Ready For Thanksgiving With Her Cooked Turkey Snood

Dog wearing a knit turkey hat, showcasing a cute and funny take on Thanksgiving celebrations.

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#46

A Guy Pulled Up At A Rest Area Saying All Kinds Of Pleasantries About Thanksgiving And Then Offered Me A Meal From A Church. I Needed That

Thanksgiving meal with turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, and a roll in a disposable tray.

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My Parents Couldn't Have Me And My Sister For Thanksgiving, So They Hosted All Of Our Childhood Toys Instead

Man and woman enjoying Thanksgiving dinner with dolls at the table, creating a wholesome celebration atmosphere.

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#49

My Corgi, Kadet, Ran His First Thanksgiving 5k Yesterday. So Proud Of This Little Guy

Woman in a Corgi shirt with her dog in costume at a festive outdoor event, embodying wholesome Thanksgiving vibes.

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I Didnt Have Thanksgiving With My Family This Year, So My Boss Made Me A Plate And Said That I'm A Part Of Her Family

Thanksgiving meal with turkey, stuffing, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, ham, and sweet potatoes on a glass plate.

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#52

Last Thanksgiving, My Daughter's Boyfriend Showed Up On The Front Porch With A Surprise Gift. Meet Meeps

Last Thanksgiving, My Daughter's Boyfriend Showed Up On The Front Porch With A Surprise Gift. Meet Meeps

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#53

Happy Thanksgiving From The Turkey Tester Squad

Happy Thanksgiving From The Turkey Tester Squad

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Let me see.... no, not sure yet... let me test some more... errr, no still need a bit more to be sure...'

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#54

My Husband Was Sick On Thanksgiving. He Took A Break To Rest His Eyes, And Within 2 Minutes This Happened

My Husband Was Sick On Thanksgiving. He Took A Break To Rest His Eyes, And Within 2 Minutes This Happened

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#57

Non Vegan Family Made Our Thanksgiving Vegan This Year

Non Vegan Family Made Our Thanksgiving Vegan This Year

I know there are a lot of frustrating stories going around during the holidays, but wanted to share a wholesome one - my family, who are not vegan, made an entire vegan thanksgiving meal this year without me even asking! I was so excited and touched. My sister even bought some nooch for the first time to make the gravy. Hoping you all had a very wonderful thanksgiving!

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#58

My Science Professor Offered An Invitation To His Home For Thanksgiving In Case We Were To Spend It Alone

My Science Professor Offered An Invitation To His Home For Thanksgiving In Case We Were To Spend It Alone

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We Always Give Our Dogs Some Turkey On Thanksgiving, Athena Is Already In A Food Coma

We Always Give Our Dogs Some Turkey On Thanksgiving, Athena Is Already In A Food Coma

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We Are Hosting Thanksgiving At Our New House, So Naturally We Had To Get Our Youngest Cat Dressed Up For The Occasion

We Are Hosting Thanksgiving At Our New House, So Naturally We Had To Get Our Youngest Cat Dressed Up For The Occasion

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#62

My American Girlfriend Moved To Europe For Me. Trying To Give Her A Piece Of Home

My American Girlfriend Moved To Europe For Me. Trying To Give Her A Piece Of Home

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A Remodel Project Did Not Get Completed In Time For Thanksgiving, So My Daughter Painted A Turkey On The Plywood

A Remodel Project Did Not Get Completed In Time For Thanksgiving, So My Daughter Painted A Turkey On The Plywood

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#66

Bought My Boy A Flannel So He Looks Presentable To Go To Grandmas On Thanksgiving. I Think He’s Feeling Himself

Bought My Boy A Flannel So He Looks Presentable To Go To Grandmas On Thanksgiving. I Think He’s Feeling Himself

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My Little Girl Unexpectedly Got To Sit On The Pilots Chair In The Cockpit Of A United Flight On Thanksgiving! Thankful For The Sweet Stewardesses And Nice Captain For Old School Experience

My Little Girl Unexpectedly Got To Sit On The Pilots Chair In The Cockpit Of A United Flight On Thanksgiving! Thankful For The Sweet Stewardesses And Nice Captain For Old School Experience

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Frieda
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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They did this on a flight I was on recently! I was so touched to see that the pilots would do that. The kids were so excited!!!!

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#69

I Made A Turkey Cheeseball For Thanksgiving And It Got "Gobbled" Right Up

I Made A Turkey Cheeseball For Thanksgiving And It Got "Gobbled" Right Up

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My Grandma Is In A Nursing Home, So My Mother, Me And Her Favorite Neighbors Made An Early Thanksgiving. She Was So Happy

My Grandma Is In A Nursing Home, So My Mother, Me And Her Favorite Neighbors Made An Early Thanksgiving. She Was So Happy

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#74

I'm Pretty Proud Of My Turkey. Had More Than One Family Member Tell Me That It Was The Best Turkey They’d Ever Had

I'm Pretty Proud Of My Turkey. Had More Than One Family Member Tell Me That It Was The Best Turkey They’d Ever Had

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#75

Thanksgiving With Cousins

Thanksgiving With Cousins

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5 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure I'd encourage too much of that, but hey, keeps em quiet and happy!

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Grandma Likes To Joke

Grandma Likes To Joke

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One Of My Professors Making Sure Nobody Is Alone For Thanksgiving

One Of My Professors Making Sure Nobody Is Alone For Thanksgiving

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Unexpectedly Wholesome Physics Professor

Unexpectedly Wholesome Physics Professor

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