Wikipedia:
“Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general.”

I have no harvest to reap and I am not American. However, I am lucky to celebrate this day with turkey, family and friends nevertheless.

What is Thanksgiving Day to me, a Swede living and working in the U.S?
• Traffic jams
• Expensive travel
• Delayed flights
• Time to see family and friends
• A long weekend
• Lots of great food
• Happy times ☺

As a Controller within a sales organization, I find the holiday eats up 12% of our work month… no bueno. However, having a nationwide holiday focused on family and friends is something I find very uplifting and an overall great idea.

Friends in the office have said this is their favorite of all holidays:
“It’s the only holiday where there is no focus on gifts and you are encouraged to take a nap.” I think this is a great summary of this holiday. You get time off from work to see your family and friends, cook a big meal and take a nap after eating the turkey.

So, friends and colleagues, travel safely, enjoy your turkeys, time with your families, and your afternoon naps.

Jonas “the Swede” is a Controller based in San Francisco, California

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