Monday, November 20, 2017

Some Thanksgiving Facts


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.

Writers:  Do you incorporate holidays into your writing? Please share.

Readers:  How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? 



2 comments:

Karen Lange said...

We're celebrating at home with family. Looking forward to good food and times together. Have a blessed Thanksgiving, Susan! :)

Lynn J Simpson said...

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.