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Persuasive Essay Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. After all it’s the time of year for family and celebration. For some families it’s just another excuse to get together eat good food and enjoy each other’s company. Thanksgiving is a particularly interesting holiday because most men end up in front of the television and the women are the ones in the kitchen. There is certainly a gender divide that arises around the holidays. Most women don’t sit down until the meal is on the table. The average wife spends her entire day preparing for guest, feeding and satisfying family members. For most men it’s a day of relaxation on the on the other hand, for the woman it’s a day of physical work. Females in the kitchen together can be way

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