The article discusses the topic of Thanksgiving and how it can be a time for creative reinvention. The author, Swati Sharma, shares their personal experience of spending Thanksgiving with plant-based dishes and highlights the importance of conversations about ethics and values during this holiday. The article also includes an update on the original publication date and invites readers to join as Vox Members to support in-depth, independent reporting that drives meaningful change.
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You know what's kinda cool? I was at my aunt's place last Thanksgiving and we were all trying out these vegan dishes that were actually pretty lit 
. We had this awesome lentil soup that was basically fall-off-the-bone good... anyway, Swati Sharma is right on point about how important it is to have those tough conversations during holidays. Like, what are our values when it comes to food and sustainability? It's easy to get caught up in the consumerist vibe of Thanksgiving but I think we can do better than that 
. And don't even get me started on the environmental impact of all that turkey consumption... not gonna lie, the thought of it makes me cringe a bit 
. As for Vox Members, totally on board with supporting in-depth reporting and stuff – that's what I love about online journalism, right?
. We had this awesome lentil soup that was basically fall-off-the-bone good... anyway, Swati Sharma is right on point about how important it is to have those tough conversations during holidays. Like, what are our values when it comes to food and sustainability? It's easy to get caught up in the consumerist vibe of Thanksgiving but I think we can do better than that . And don't even get me started on the environmental impact of all that turkey consumption... not gonna lie, the thought of it makes me cringe a bit . As for Vox Members, totally on board with supporting in-depth reporting and stuff – that's what I love about online journalism, right?
I gotta say, I love the idea of giving Thanksgiving a creative spin. Like, who says you can't have a plant-based turkey dinner 
? Swati Sharma's story is so inspiring - it's like, we should be celebrating the fact that we're all about trying new things and being kind to our bodies.I also appreciate how they're talking about ethics and values during Thanksgiving. It's easy to get caught up in the consumerism side of things, but this is a great reminder that we can make choices that align with what we care about.
I've always thought it was weird that Thanksgiving is all about food, when there are so many other ways to bring people together. Like, have you ever tried a group game night or a volunteer day? Those things feel way more meaningful to me than just stuffing our faces. But hey, to each their own, and if plant-based is your thing, go for it!
omg i cant believe ppl still eat turkey on thanksgiving lol like not trying 2 innovate or wut?? swati sharmas idea of plant based dishes is kinda cool tho we should def have more vegan options out there esp in the us its a great way 2 promote sustainability n stuff but yeah havin conversations about ethics & values during thanksgiving is super important esp when it comes 2 food like its not just about eatin but also about makin statements or watever 
but yeah havin conversations about ethics & values during thanksgiving is super important esp when it comes 2 food like its not just about eatin but also about makin statements or watever Thanksgiving is kinda weird, you know? Like we're supposed to be thankful for our blessings but we also have a bunch of traditions that are rooted in some pretty dark stuff 
. I mean, take the whole turkey thing, right? It's like, isn't that just kinda cruel to force a poor bird to die for our food? 
Anyway, Swati Sharma is totally on point with this idea of having a more conscious Thanksgiving
. Like, we should be talking about what we're really thankful for - the environment, social justice, and all that good stuff 
. It's not just about stuffing your face with pumpkin pie 
.And can we talk about how some of these traditional dishes are straight-up unhealthy? I mean, have you seen those massive servings of mashed potatoes and stuffing?
Not to mention the sugar overload from pumpkin pie... it's like, we're trying to be thankful for our bodies, but really we're just torturing them 
.I love that Vox is pushing for more in-depth reporting on this stuff - it's time to get real about what Thanksgiving means and how we can make it a more positive experience
.omg i was just thinking about thanksgiving lol what's with all these plant-based options now like is it a thing? I mean i've had vegan friends for years but never really thought of making a whole meal out of it anyway swati sharma seems nice and her story sounds interesting i wonder if she got into cooking because of some special reason or what...and yeah conversations about ethics and values are super important, especially on holidays when we're all supposed to be together with our families and stuff. but like how do we actually have those kinds of convo? don't they get kinda awkward? 
i guess that's the point though, to make us uncomfortable so we can grow or something...anyway thanks for sharing your thoughts swati!
anyway swati sharma seems nice and her story sounds interesting i wonder if she got into cooking because of some special reason or what...and yeah conversations about ethics and values are super important, especially on holidays when we're all supposed to be together with our families and stuff. but like how do we actually have those kinds of convo? don't they get kinda awkward? i guess that's the point though, to make us uncomfortable so we can grow or something...anyway thanks for sharing your thoughts swati!I gotta say, I'm loving the vibe of people being all about plant-based grub on Thanksgiving 
. Swati Sharma's story is really inspiring - I mean, who says you can't have a delicious turkey-free feast with your fam? It's all about redefining what this holiday means to us, right?
And I think it's so important we bring up those ethics and values conversations too
. We need more people talking about how our food choices impact the planet and our communities. It's not just about personal preference; it's about making a conscious decision to live in alignment with what feels good for everyone.
I'm all for supporting independent reporting like this - Vox is doing amazing work! As we sit down to enjoy our Thanksgiving meals (whenever that may be), let's remember there's more to the table than just food 
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. Swati Sharma's story is really inspiring - I mean, who says you can't have a delicious turkey-free feast with your fam? It's all about redefining what this holiday means to us, right?And I think it's so important we bring up those ethics and values conversations too
. We need more people talking about how our food choices impact the planet and our communities. It's not just about personal preference; it's about making a conscious decision to live in alignment with what feels good for everyone.I'm all for supporting independent reporting like this - Vox is doing amazing work!
As we sit down to enjoy our Thanksgiving meals (whenever that may be), let's remember there's more to the table than just food .**** I'm all for shaking things up at Thanksgiving! Last year, my fam and I decided to go plant-based and it was a total game-changer! We had so many more options than just turkey and mashed potatoes. And let's be real, the conversations that came out of dinner were way more meaningful than any football game or parade. 
I think Swati's right on point with the ethics and values thing too. It's a great opportunity to reflect on what we're thankful for and how we can make a positive impact. And it's not just about food, it's about creating a culture of kindness and compassion.
**Fun fact:** Did you know that the average American eats around 3,000 calories on Thanksgiving Day?
That's like eating 2 whole pizzas by yourself! 
Not that I'm saying we can't indulge every now and then, but maybe we should prioritize some of those veggies too.
**Stats:**
In the US, Thanksgiving is one of the top 5 most popular holidays for online recipe searches. And it's not just about traditional dishes – plant-based recipes are on the rise!
** I'm all for shaking things up at Thanksgiving! Last year, my fam and I decided to go plant-based and it was a total game-changer! We had so many more options than just turkey and mashed potatoes. And let's be real, the conversations that came out of dinner were way more meaningful than any football game or parade. I think Swati's right on point with the ethics and values thing too. It's a great opportunity to reflect on what we're thankful for and how we can make a positive impact.
And it's not just about food, it's about creating a culture of kindness and compassion.**Fun fact:** Did you know that the average American eats around 3,000 calories on Thanksgiving Day?
That's like eating 2 whole pizzas by yourself! Not that I'm saying we can't indulge every now and then, but maybe we should prioritize some of those veggies too.**Stats:**
In the US, Thanksgiving is one of the top 5 most popular holidays for online recipe searches. And it's not just about traditional dishes – plant-based recipes are on the rise! Man I'm really loving the vibe of people rethinking Thanksgiving these days 
it's all about findin' new ways to connect with family and friends while still showin' some love for the planet, you know? For me, tryin' out plant-based dishes on Turkey Day was a game changer - I mean who says you can't have pumpkin pie without the turkey? It's all about experimentin', bein' open to new flavors and ideas. And yeah, let's not forget havin' some real talk about where we're at with food ethics and values... it's time to get our conversations started
it's all about findin' new ways to connect with family and friends while still showin' some love for the planet, you know? For me, tryin' out plant-based dishes on Turkey Day was a game changer - I mean who says you can't have pumpkin pie without the turkey? It's all about experimentin', bein' open to new flavors and ideas. And yeah, let's not forget havin' some real talk about where we're at with food ethics and values... it's time to get our conversations started I think its kinda cool how people are trying to mix things up for Thanksgiving this year . I've got a friend who's vegan and they always bring this delicious plant-based turkey alternative to the table, its been really popular with everyone. Its not just about eating food though, its about having meaningful conversations with your family and friends about what you stand for, like Swati Sharma said 
. It makes me think that we should make more of an effort to talk about things that matter, not just the usual stuff. Anyway, I'm down to support Vox Members if they want to keep doing in-depth reporting, it sounds like its making a real difference
. I've got a friend who's vegan and they always bring this delicious plant-based turkey alternative to the table, its been really popular with everyone. Its not just about eating food though, its about having meaningful conversations with your family and friends about what you stand for, like Swati Sharma said . It makes me think that we should make more of an effort to talk about things that matter, not just the usual stuff. Anyway, I'm down to support Vox Members if they want to keep doing in-depth reporting, it sounds like its making a real difference so i was thinking about thanksgiving last year and how we've been conditioned to associate it with turkey and all that but honestly idk why we have to stick to traditional stuff its 2025 after all
i mean swati sharma's article is a great reminder that we can actually reinvent our own traditions and make them more inclusive not just for vegans but also people who are just trying new things and dont wanna feel left out
and yeah conversations about ethics and values are super important during the holidays its easy to get caught up in the surface level stuff and forget about what really matters
i'd love to see more articles like this one that spark some real discussions and maybe even inspire some changes but only if we can do it without being too preachy or condescending
i mean swati sharma's article is a great reminder that we can actually reinvent our own traditions and make them more inclusive not just for vegans but also people who are just trying new things and dont wanna feel left out
and yeah conversations about ethics and values are super important during the holidays its easy to get caught up in the surface level stuff and forget about what really matters
i'd love to see more articles like this one that spark some real discussions and maybe even inspire some changes but only if we can do it without being too preachy or condescending
I gotta say, I love how Swati is all about shaking things up with her plant-based Thanksgiving vibes 
. It's like, we're always told what foods are "traditional" or "right", but why can't we get creative and experiment? For me, it's all about exploring the values behind our choices - like, if we care about animal welfare and the environment, then why not try something new? And I'm totally here for conversations about ethics and values during this holiday . It's time to think beyond just the food on the table and consider the impact of our actions on others. As a Vox Member, I'd love to see more in-depth reporting like this that inspires us all to make positive change 
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. It's like, we're always told what foods are "traditional" or "right", but why can't we get creative and experiment? For me, it's all about exploring the values behind our choices - like, if we care about animal welfare and the environment, then why not try something new? And I'm totally here for conversations about ethics and values during this holiday . It's time to think beyond just the food on the table and consider the impact of our actions on others. As a Vox Member, I'd love to see more in-depth reporting like this that inspires us all to make positive change .I gotta say, I'm all for tryin' out new things, especially when it comes to food 
! Spending Thanksgiving with plant-based dishes was a total game-changer for me. Not only is it better for the environment, but it's also super delicious 
. And you know what's even more important than the food? The conversations you have around the table . It's a great opportunity to discuss ethics and values, and I think that's what Thanksgiving is all about - bringing people together to reflect on what's truly important.
I'm loving how Swati Sharma is taking this holiday as an excuse to explore new ideas. And let's be real, who doesn't love trying out new recipes? It's all about being open-minded and willing to try new things. As Vox Members, you guys are helping to support some amazing reporting that can drive meaningful change . Keep up the fantastic work! 
! Spending Thanksgiving with plant-based dishes was a total game-changer for me. Not only is it better for the environment, but it's also super delicious . And you know what's even more important than the food? The conversations you have around the table . It's a great opportunity to discuss ethics and values, and I think that's what Thanksgiving is all about - bringing people together to reflect on what's truly important.I'm loving how Swati Sharma is taking this holiday as an excuse to explore new ideas
. And let's be real, who doesn't love trying out new recipes? It's all about being open-minded and willing to try new things. As Vox Members, you guys are helping to support some amazing reporting that can drive meaningful change . Keep up the fantastic work! I still can't believe it's been a while since I joined this platform! It's crazy how much it's evolved, but I love that we're always pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas. This article about Thanksgiving is so on point for me - I've had some amazing plant-based Thanksgivings with my squad and it was honestly one of the best parts of the holiday. The conversations you have around the table are just as important as the food (or lack thereof) .
I think what really resonated with me was Swati's point about ethics and values. It's not just about what we're eating, but also about how we treat each other and the planet. We need more people like her speaking up and sharing their perspectives. And I love that Vox is still pushing for in-depth reporting - it's so refreshing to see journalism that actually makes a difference
It's crazy how much it's evolved, but I love that we're always pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas. This article about Thanksgiving is so on point for me - I've had some amazing plant-based Thanksgivings with my squad and it was honestly one of the best parts of the holiday. The conversations you have around the table are just as important as the food (or lack thereof) .I think what really resonated with me was Swati's point about ethics and values. It's not just about what we're eating, but also about how we treat each other and the planet. We need more people like her speaking up and sharing their perspectives. And I love that Vox is still pushing for in-depth reporting - it's so refreshing to see journalism that actually makes a difference
I'm loving the whole plant-based vibe for Thanksgiving ! I've been doing it with my squad for a few years now, and it's actually really cool how it brings everyone together, you know? Not just because of the delicious food (although, let's be real, vegan stuffing is EVERYTHING ), but also because it forces us to have those tough conversations about our values and ethics. Like, what does gratitude even mean when we're talking about the impact of our food choices on the planet? It's all about being more thoughtful and intentional with our actions.
And I'm loving that Swati Sharma is speaking out about this! We need more people sharing their stories and perspectives to help shift our cultural norms. As a Vox Member, they're doing some amazing work in bringing these conversations to the forefront. Let's keep supporting and elevating each other's voices on these important issues
! I've been doing it with my squad for a few years now, and it's actually really cool how it brings everyone together, you know? Not just because of the delicious food (although, let's be real, vegan stuffing is EVERYTHING ), but also because it forces us to have those tough conversations about our values and ethics. Like, what does gratitude even mean when we're talking about the impact of our food choices on the planet? It's all about being more thoughtful and intentional with our actions.And I'm loving that Swati Sharma is speaking out about this! We need more people sharing their stories and perspectives to help shift our cultural norms. As a Vox Member, they're doing some amazing work in bringing these conversations to the forefront. Let's keep supporting and elevating each other's voices on these important issues
I love how people are rethinking traditional Thanksgiving menus these days ! I mean, Swati Sharma's story about going plant-based for Thanksgiving is so inspiring! It's all about exploring new flavors and being mindful of our impact on the planet 
. And you know what? Conversations around ethics and values are just as important during this holiday - it's a great opportunity to reflect on what we're thankful for, not just stuff .
I think it's awesome that Vox is pushing in-depth reporting that encourages meaningful change. We need more thoughtful discussions like these happening all year round! Let's keep the conversation going and maybe even inspire some new traditions that benefit everyone - humans & animals alike 
! I mean, Swati Sharma's story about going plant-based for Thanksgiving is so inspiring! It's all about exploring new flavors and being mindful of our impact on the planet . And you know what? Conversations around ethics and values are just as important during this holiday - it's a great opportunity to reflect on what we're thankful for, not just stuff .I think it's awesome that Vox is pushing in-depth reporting that encourages meaningful change. We need more thoughtful discussions like these happening all year round!
Let's keep the conversation going and maybe even inspire some new traditions that benefit everyone - humans & animals alike I love how people are finding new ways to make Thanksgiving special, like going plant-based for a day! It's amazing how food can bring us all together, right? I've been there too, hosting a vegan Thanksgiving with my family and friends, and it was such a great conversation starter. We talked about everything from animal welfare to climate change – it was really eye-opening. And you know what? It wasn't about the food at all (although let's be real, those vegan dishes were TO DIE FOR )! It was about sharing our values and ethics with each other.
It's so important that we keep having these conversations during holidays like Thanksgiving. We need to be reminded of what's truly important in life. And I'm glad that publications like Vox are supporting independent reporting that encourages us to think critically about the world around us. By joining as Vox Members, we're investing in a more informed and empathetic society – isn't that something to give thanks for?
It's amazing how food can bring us all together, right? I've been there too, hosting a vegan Thanksgiving with my family and friends, and it was such a great conversation starter. We talked about everything from animal welfare to climate change – it was really eye-opening. And you know what? It wasn't about the food at all (although let's be real, those vegan dishes were TO DIE FOR )! It was about sharing our values and ethics with each other.It's so important that we keep having these conversations during holidays like Thanksgiving. We need to be reminded of what's truly important in life. And I'm glad that publications like Vox are supporting independent reporting that encourages us to think critically about the world around us. By joining as Vox Members, we're investing in a more informed and empathetic society – isn't that something to give thanks for?
Man, Thanksgiving is such a great time to reflect on what we're really thankful for 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, the food is amazing (especially the plant-based options, btw ), but it's also a perfect opportunity to think about our values and how they impact the world around us.
I remember when I first started doing this blog, The Local Lens, people would always ask me what Thanksgiving means to me. And I'd say... well, it's complicated. As a millennial living in a pretty developed region of the country, I feel like we've been conditioned to celebrate this holiday without really stopping to think about its history and how it affects marginalized communities.
But Swati Sharma's article made me realize that maybe that's exactly what we need - some creative reinvention
. By exploring plant-based dishes and having conversations about ethics and values, I feel like we can start to create a more inclusive and compassionate culture around this holiday.
. I mean, don't get me wrong, the food is amazing (especially the plant-based options, btw ), but it's also a perfect opportunity to think about our values and how they impact the world around us.I remember when I first started doing this blog, The Local Lens, people would always ask me what Thanksgiving means to me. And I'd say... well, it's complicated
. As a millennial living in a pretty developed region of the country, I feel like we've been conditioned to celebrate this holiday without really stopping to think about its history and how it affects marginalized communities.But Swati Sharma's article made me realize that maybe that's exactly what we need - some creative reinvention
. By exploring plant-based dishes and having conversations about ethics and values, I feel like we can start to create a more inclusive and compassionate culture around this holiday. I think Thanksgiving can be super cool, but it's all about perspective, you know? For some people, it might just mean another excuse for family gatherings and food, which is totally fine! But others, like Swati Sharma, are using the opportunity to think outside the box (or turkey, LOL!) and explore new ways of celebrating. 
I love that she's sharing her own experiences with plant-based dishes – it's a great way to inspire others to try something new! What's even more important is having those conversations about ethics and values during this holiday season. It's not just about food or family, but about what we stand for as individuals and as communities. By exploring different perspectives and traditions, we can create a more inclusive and compassionate space for everyone to thrive! Just had a chat with my fam about Thanksgiving and I'm so down for trying plant-based dishes this year ! It's crazy how food can bring people together, right? And y'know what's even crazier? How conversations around ethics & values can be the real MVPs during holidays . Swati Sharma's got some serious points about exploring our own values and making conscious choices . I mean, it's not just about eating more turkey or pumpkin pie (although, let's be real, those are important too ). It's about having a deeper convo with loved ones and reflecting on what truly matters to us 
. Anyone else feeling inspired to shake things up this Thanksgiving? 
! It's crazy how food can bring people together, right? And y'know what's even crazier? How conversations around ethics & values can be the real MVPs during holidays . Swati Sharma's got some serious points about exploring our own values and making conscious choices . I mean, it's not just about eating more turkey or pumpkin pie (although, let's be real, those are important too ). It's about having a deeper convo with loved ones and reflecting on what truly matters to us . Anyone else feeling inspired to shake things up this Thanksgiving?