What Are You Thankful For?

While football, food and the frenzy before Black Friday have become synonymous with Thanksgiving, it's good to remember what we're really celebrating.

Today is a day to give thanks—to the people we care about and the things that make us happy. Even amid hard times, we all have something to be thankful about.

A few local Patch editors have shared what they're thankful for below, and we encourage you to tell us what you're thankful for by posting a comment at the end of this article.

From all of us at Patch, happy Thanksgiving.

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Becky Glander, editor of Minnetonka Patch: "It's hard to name just one thing—I am thankful for so many things. I guess my top thanks is for my healthy, beautiful and smart 5-year-old girl, who makes life fun and challenging every day."

Michael Rose, editor of St. Louis Park Patch: "I'm thankful for all the people in my life who make me smile—my fiance, my family and my friends."

Mary Costello, editor of Golden Valley Patch: "I'm thankful for the Green Bay Packers, but more importantly for the two people who will watch the game with me—my wonderful husband and our sweet and amazing new baby. And I'm enormously thankful for all of our encouraging family and friends and everyone who puts a smile on my face."

Caitlin Burgess, editor of Richfield Patch: "I am thankful for my healthy family—including my new baby nephew, Grant—my good friends and my wonderful job. Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Richfieldians."