Ten reasons to be thankful this season

November 12, 1:16 PMYoung Professionals ExaminerTasha C. Ring

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The yellow lily, a symbol of gratitude.
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Indeed, it’s been a difficult year—or two—and it’s often easy to get lost in lamenting. But the holiday season is a perfect time to carefully reflect on all the reasons there are to be grateful. Hey, if it works for Bing Crosby, it’ll work for you.

1. The recession is over.
2. Holiday promotions are better than ever.  We knew the recession was good for something.
3. With numerous, continuous iPhone, Google and Facebook applications, there are bountiful opportunities to stay entertained (and addicted to technology) while avoiding relatives at holiday gatherings.
4. "Twilight: New Moon" will soon be in theaters, which should enable you and your teenage nieces to actually make conversation during holiday gatherings.
5. Miley Cyrus quit Twitter, Kanye West quit talking and Jon quit "Jon & Kate" (a special three-in-one reason to be happy).
6. People still tell the truth. And if not, Anderson Cooper is here to keep them honest in a tactful way. Take note, Joe Wilson.
7. "Jon & Kate Plus 8" is over. This reason is technically included above; however, it’s so long-awaited that it must have a second line.
8. Karma exists.
9. Two of the three Jonas Brothers remain single and available (yet another topic that will provide endless conversation with younger relatives).
10. As poet Max Ehrmann once wrote, “With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.”

What are you grateful for this season?