This time
next week our little family will be eating a semi-traditional Thanksgiving
dinner. My parents are truly Mexican. Not just throwing that out there but it
is a fact. They want salsa and tortillas
with their Turkey every year, no matter how non-traditional that may be. Growing
up I never had a problem with it, I was used to it. It was later in my years of
life that I felt like my parents were just being difficult. Then I had children. Seems your perspective is
clouded before you have kids.
I changed
my views, feelings and thoughts on situations like this. I now embrace my parents’
ways. I embrace our roots and accept new traditions. That’s what Thanksgiving
was about right? Not just adopting America as our new country but also
accepting the coming together of cultures and embracing our life in the American’s
and theses differences.
Which is
why now, our thanksgiving table is never lacking in tortillas and salsa. Oh yea
and our leftovers are always interesting. Either, taquitos dorados or
enchiladas, this year I am thinking Turkey Enchilada soup! I mean come on, is there any other way!?
These days
we accept all new foods to our Thanksgiving dinner table, not just because it’s
delicious but because I want my children to be open to new ways and foods. What better time then Thanksgiving to create
a melting pot of traditions. I am extremely thankful of my family and our difference, it makes us who we are and stronger as a unit!
I know we
all have very different non-traditional ways of celebrating during the
Holiday season and I always love listening and learning from those around me.
I learned
about the awesomeness that happens at my friend Alba’s house of Independent Mami and trust me, I want to be there!!! She is Salvadorean and her Momma makes an amazing,
from what I hear, Pan con Chumpe! She
has pictures on her Pinterest board and let me tell you. I almost ate my
phone!! Ha.
What are your most favorite non-traditional dishes or family rituals for
Thanksgiving?
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