Letter from the Editors
- Nikky, Janelle, & NK
It's that time of year again, you know, the one where we all tend to get just a tad sappy and emotional? The one where many people purposely acknowledge the things and people that we are most thankful for. Where peace, joy, and goodwill are in the hearts of us all. Won't you join us as we all wax, somewhat poetically, about what we are grateful for in our lives? We'd love for you to pull up a chair by the fireplace, hot cocoa in-hand, and immerse yourself in our offerings.

I know that we are grateful for our minions er, writers, and the articles that they bring. Though, I'm sure y'all will definitely enjoy them as well! To start with, maybe you'll enjoy The Great Gringotts Escape! and all of the choices that you can make! Careful though, you'll still need to get past that dragon! Or, perhaps you'll be grateful for something a little quieter? The Book Club's Grateful for Books dives into reasons why you could be grateful for books. Magical Musings leans more towards two lovely ladies that magical folk can certainly be grateful to for their food. Though, that's not all there is to these awesome women! Lastly, there's Puzzling Things to be grateful for! Try to find out which person said the quotes and maybe you'll be a winner of Galleons and a special graphic! That's certainly something to be grateful for with a certain holiday just around the corner ...

What does it mean to truly be grateful? Are there things in your own life that you are thankful for? We've explored various meanings and experiences of gratitude in this month's issue, and want you to leave feeling uplifted and ready to pay it forward. In a world where things can often get us down, it's up to us to hold each other up and spread some much-needed hope. We, the SOUP admins, are particularly grateful for all of you as our readers. You help keep us and our fabulous writers rocking, and we wouldn't get the pleasure of working for this lovely paper without you all. From the bottom of our probably snake-shaped hearts, thank you!

Until next time,
Nikky, Janelle & NK