To me, Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday. The idea of giving thanks for the abundance in our lives resonates very strongly with me. I love that when Thanksgiving comes in America, regardless of one’s faith, ethnicity or natural origin, all Americans celebrate and give thanks together. Having grown up in an Orthodox Jewish family, celebrating many holidays throughout the year that most Americans don’t even know exist, I especially love the fact that we all come together to celebrate Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving also has a very personal and special association for me: I went vegan on Thanksgiving in 2009. I think most of us who made the choice to be vegan for ethical reasons would agree that it is a joyous transformation in our lives. Even though those who look at veganism from the outside see it as a diet of restriction, we vegans know that living this compassionate lifestyle
November 12, 2013
