When did this become such a big deal anyway? Should cops also get the day off? How about security guards? Doormen? The gas and electric companies?
Sometimes you have to work on thanksgiving. It sucks, but why is it such a big deal?
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When did it become a big deal? When stores started opening on Thanksgiving just one or two years ago. It was a closed day nationwide up until that point. There is no reason to be open that day.
I think emergency services and utility companies are slightly more necessary than an extra day of shopping. A sale which takes place on Thursday could just as easily take place (and used to) the day before. As for doormen, while I have always found it hilarious that people can't open their own doors for one day, they and residential security guards generally get gifts and tips when working on the holidays. The same isn't true for retail employees.
It's a big deal because it is killing family traditions without any option to refuse. You might be surprised since you've said in the past you and your family can't stand more than a day or two together, but a lot of people value holidays.