The first Thanksgiving celebrated by the Pilgrims and Native
Americans lasted for three days. Gratitude to God for their survival through a
brutal winter and a great harvest made it a particularly joyful time. (See https://www.reference.com/holidays-celebrations/did-thankstiving-start-325864902047eae)
Thanksgiving did not become an annual event until President
Lincoln made it official. Like so many of our holidays, the meaning has
degenerated to food, football, parades, and long weekends. Let's not forget the
freedom and abundance we enjoy come from honoring God in our daily lives.
This Thanksgiving, let's remember to thank God for His many
blessings.
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2 comments:
We're celebrating at home with family. Looking forward to good food and times together. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, Susan! :)
Happy Thanksgiving Susan! Our Thanksgiving was a month ago but I appreciate all the American posts regarding this special time. It feels like I get to celebrate two Thanksgiving, and reminders to stay in a heart of gratitude is always welcome.
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