Though I am not too bothered by the food....I have to say that Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It doesn't matter what religion you are, what heritage you bring to the table, whether you are a first generation American from India or 10th generation from England....Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated by EVERYONE!
With a cornucopia of different dishes cooked with family tradition and regional specialties, tables across America might look different on the last Thursday of November but the heart is the same. What are you thankful for?
The first Thanksgiving came about when the English settlers and the Native Americans got together to celebrate the harvest and thank God for their survival after a hard winter and to prepare for a new one. It was the Native Americans that taught the settlers how to plant for a fruitful harvest and this meal of thanksgiving crossed cultural barriers to give thanks.
The historical foundation might be hazy in the minds of many, but again, the heart is steadfast! What are you thankful for? In this consumer-driven, cotton candy nation focused on self-indulgence and engulfed in introspective philosophies here is a holiday that breaks out of the norm. With sincerity of heart, people come together with family, community, neighbors, and friends to stop and give thanks for the many blessings in their life.
I have many things to be thankful for....it is my prayer that my heart would ALWAYS be full of thanks and not just on this designated holiday....however, even if people only stop to give thanks once a year I am thankful for this day of thanks!
So here is my question to you....what are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
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