Its nothing like New York, but its all about family! There is no question about it: for the biggest Thanksgiving event in the country, head to New York City for its annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. If you can’t make it to the city, Mom used to say, sit down and you will see the arrival of Santa Claus on TV.
That still hasn’t changed. The old turkey day gets off to a traditional start watching thousands of Macy employees and volunteers begin their march down Broadway. It’s a fantastical procession filled with colorful floats, marching bands, and at least a dozen giant helium balloonsto the delight of the millions of spectators that turn out or tune in to watch. Every race, color, ethic nationality celebrates this American traditional Thanksgiving. Mom keeps basting the turkey but stays attentive to the spectacle on television. This is one Americas pure moments to share year in and year out, either live or by television, with family and friends alike who come to visit.
That was there and here is now. While we still visit the TV on Thanksgiving mornings, were in South Carolina and there are plenty of other things to do on a beautiful...