Radical Personal Finance "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving" by Louisa May Alcott
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Nov 25, 2025 A delightful unabridged reading brings Louisa May Alcott's charming Thanksgiving tale to life. The Bassett family, rich in love and land, prepares a heartwarming feast amid playful sibling antics and kitchen mishaps. As a winter storm rages outside, laughter and teamwork dominate their cozy home. Unexpected visitors and a hilarious bear scare add to the festive joy, culminating in family games, dance, and a heartfelt prayer of gratitude. It's a touching reminder of the simple pleasures and rich blessings of life.
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A Self-Reliant Farmhouse Family
- Farmer Bassett's family is poor in money but rich in land and love, showing self-reliance in a rural 1830s household.
- The household runs on shared labor, seasonal food stores, and mutual affection rather than paid help.
Children Running The Thanksgiving Kitchen
- Mrs. Bassett coordinates a huge Thanksgiving effort with all children contributing to cooking and chores.
- The scene highlights thrift, skills, and family training in domestic and farm tasks from an early age.
A Sudden Trip Tests The Family
- A sudden message sends Mrs. Bassett to her mother's bedside while she leaves the family to manage alone.
- The children accept responsibility and treat it as a chance to practice household leadership.
