“If no one shopped on Thanksgiving Day, the stores wouldn't open. End of story. I say we all take the pledge and stay home. Thanksgiving is a day to give thanks for what you have, not to save a few dollars to get more.”

American author, inspirational speaker and newspaper columnist

Regina Brett is an American author, inspirational speaker, and newspaper columnist. She writes for The Cleveland Jewish News and is known for work that reaches readers through syndicated columns. Her debut book, God Never Blinks, was translated into 24 languages. She has also written nine books for the Polish market, and those books have sold 900,000 copies. Her later book, 52 Words That Will Change Your Life … One Week at a Time, was released in October 2025.