Are you ready to gobble 'til you wobble, express what you're grateful for to your loved ones, and maybe snuggle up on an empty sofa for a nice tryptophan-induced nap this Thanksgiving (11/27)? But before we get to that festive, food-filled celebration, be sure to thank a vet on Veterans Day (11/11) and let them know how much you appreciate their incredible sacrifices for our freedoms.

For more happenings this month, check out our extensive Events Calendar on pages 6-11, which is chock-full of fun holiday options close to home. And if you're looking to give back this holiday season, see this month's "Celebrate the Season of Giving" feature on pages 19-20, which is a list of Family Life Magazines' more than 100 Community Partners — local nonprofits that champion various causes and would surely appreciate your support.

But as we prepare to plunge into this busy time of end-of-year festivities with family, friends, and coworkers in what can often be a pretty diverse collection of ideas, opinions, and perspectives on everything from the best way to cook a turkey to political points of view, we'd be wise to remember these poignant words from engineer, futurist, and inventor Nikola Tesla:

"We are all one. Only egos, beliefs, and fears separate us."

Cheers to a peaceful holiday season of spending valuable quality time with those closest to you, and we wish you the best Thanksgiving yet! We are so thankful for our readers, advertisers, and the wonderful Woodstock community.

With sincere gratitude,