![]() ![]() ![]() However, the meaning of the holiday completely eluded me, and I was forced to pack those movies and TV episodes alongside others I couldn’t fully understand due to cultural differences. Whenever Christmas was approaching, I was sure to watch at least one Thanksgiving episode of my favorite TV shows. And, yet, I couldn’t stop hearing about it.Īs a kid in a world in which American media is everywhere, I was constantly exposed to movies and, most importantly, very special episodes that featured Thanksgiving as a central element. I wish you all a very happy holiday, but, having grown up in Brazil, I never once in my life celebrated Thanksgiving. ![]() You see, November 24 is almost upon us, and, if you’re American, chances are you and your family are getting ready for a nice - or awful - Thanksgiving dinner. And yet, to me, it's value as a learning experience cannot be understated. Despite all the things it teaches you about the aesthetic unpleasantness of pastels and how to get rid of a rich husband, Addams Family Values isn't exactly what one would consider an educational movie. ![]()
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