Persuasive Essay About Thanksgiving

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Everyone remembers Thanksgiving Day as a time to reminisce with friends and family, but when did it become about what deals they’re going to get that night on the night after. People nowadays go out before the turkey is on the table just to get the best price on something that will only get used a few times. This can result in injuries depending on how many people want the product, stores should stop putting up their decorations for Christmas as early as they do, and families should come together for thanksgiving and spend it as a family. During the holidays many people sustain injuries, whether it be by falling off a ladder or being rushed by crowds of people. There have been multiple account where people have been brutally beaten over simple …show more content…
People should stop and take a second to spend time talking with each other to enjoy the company. Department stores should start promoting people to spend time with families instead of worrying about what to get everyone for Christmas. One way to correct these problems would be to have department stores take the same strategy that Nordstrom’s did. By not promoting anything having to do with Christmas before the day after Thanksgiving. Doing this would save people the trouble of worrying. They would no longer have to think about what gifts they were going to get the next day or which stores to go to get the best deal. Families could take example and just stop for a moment and relax before the holidays to be with friends and family. If people keep stressing out about these things, it could lead to anxiety or panic attacks and that would not be fun for anyone. Yes department store’s income is greatly increased but at what cost to the consumer, the pressure of buying the right gift for someone can drive people to insanity. When people stop freaking out on what to get at certain stores, there would be a decrease accidents during Black Friday. Less people feel the need to go out at the early times and feel more inclined to spend that time with family and