Thanksgiving: Is it a big deal (for those celebrating it)?

Seeing quite some questions on Fluther lately where Thanksgiving is the subject, I wondered if this is an important celebration for those of you that live in countries where it is held?
I feel a bit alien when I read about it, because where I live (Netherlands) it is not an item and I wonder what the fuss is all about.
Do you love it, or do you loathe it like some people do with Christmas (I am not a fan of it, for one)?
If possible, would you choose to not attend a Thanksgiving dinner/celebration?
Are we going to see a quiet day on Fluther come 24th of November, due to all Jellies eating stuff(ed turkey)?