There is a Slovak tradition which takes place in the fall months that I would say most closely resembles the American holiday known as Thanksgiving. It is essentially a celebration of family and friends around a special meal. In this case people usually go out to have the meal prepared and served to them at a restaurant. Actually there are a few small towns or villages here which have as one of their primary sources of income the preparation and serving of this special dinner. These villages have 3 or 4 restaurants which are owned and operated by people living there. They are open year round but make the majority of their income during these few months each year. What a privilege for me to be invited to this special dinner by one of my english students Palo (nic for Pavel) who is next to me, Lucia his wife and Kristian and Daniela.