Seven Reasons Why Thanksgiving Was Just Better in the ’80s

Growing up in the ‘80s was sweet for many reasons. But I think most of us Gen-Xers can agree that one of the best parts about growing up when we did was how the holidays played out. Especially Thanksgiving.

School got out, and we’d look forward to the days ahead of feasting and partying. So many fun holidays came on the heels of Thanksgiving that this marked the beginning of the family celebrations.

Sure, food tasted better and seemed more special when we were younger, but there was much more to...