About a month ago I started envisioning holiday meals with dread. How would I cope? Should I throw my vegan visions to the wind for Thanksgiving and Christmas? Stay home? Go to parties and holiday dinners with a full tummy to avoid temptation? Seriously … what’s a gal to do?
Truth be told I don’t have an answer yet. Saying no to Turkey for dinner is fine, but what about leftover turkey sandwiches? Now that I’m going to miss. Harder still will be facing cheesy appetizers, mashed potatoes, gravy, and stuffing, and don’t even get me started on desserts.
For now, what I will say, is that I will take one vegan dish with me to each holiday event to share. I will be mindful of my choices, and, overflowing with gratitude for the opportunity to be with loved ones. And, I’ll let you know how it goes. I’m no longer dreading the holidays. Actually now I’m just intensely curious to see how it’s all going to go.
What are your holiday meal thoughts?
I now have a new holiday mantra, to be “overflowing with graditude”. Thanks for that! xo