Well I like the idea of importing Thanksgiving to the islands of Great Britain and Ireland - I think it is a marvellous American tradition which celebrates the important things in life; such as food, friendship, and family ties, and without the crass commercialism that is associated with Christmas/WinterHoliday. Maybe we Mudcatters over here should start planning a Mudcat Thanksgiving Day for 2002. We could invite 'Spaw over to cook for us - or kidnap his recipe book!