Holiday
dinners with the Italian side of my family are some of my best memories. With Thanksgiving coming up very soon, those
memories are playing with my sense of reality, as fond memories tend to
do. I just want to jump into those
visions and be that little girl
watching my grandpa, as head of the family, command everyone to
"mangiare" (eat).
These
events were full of playful banter and the occasional heated discussion that
always ended in laughter and wine. Nevertheless,
for the most part, they were centered around dining—cooking, drinking good wine,
sharing, and eating.
One
really can't just sit at the table and chow down though. This is especially true at the Italian
table. I noticed this on our latest trip
to Italy as
well. Our interactions with one another
are very important. And we weave our
interactions around the meal. It's like
an intricate dance of interaction and precise utensil usage, all the while
complimenting the abundance of delicious food.
This
is much the same in most households, I would imagine. We tend to use all our manners and social
skills at the table. This is an
excellent reason why table
manners are so important.
We teach our children most everything about being a civil, social person
at the table. So, as we approach this
holiday season, let's all try to slow down and make time to sit at the dining
table and share time with those we love.
Happy
Thanksgiving!
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by Rebecca
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