An Existential Thanksgiving on the Fictional Caribbean Island of Santa Clara

An Existential Thanksgiving on the Fictional Caribbean Island of Santa Clara

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. The origin story of the holiday is rightly suspect, but what I like about it is generally what is not present. There isn’t any weird pretend creature – think North Pole elf or a large candy-hiding rabbit – and the decorations, such as they are, are generally de minimis. No one is forced to buy or accept a gift they either can’t afford or don’t want. If you’re fortunate enou...