It is a time for a special dinner among family and friends. 0 People make short speeches and give thanks for their food.

它是一个在家人和朋友间进行特别晚餐的时刻。人们做简短的演讲，为他们的食物而感恩。

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But the change of heart does seem to mirror a national trend where -- as more Americans discover or acknowledge that they have gays and lesbians among their friends and family -- their attitude toward same-sex marriage seems to be softening.

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