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An American holiday in the fall to give thanks for harvest and express gratitude in general.
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Nov 23, 2010
- by Sharrie
- posted in Inspirations
Rating:
+4
T H A N K S G I V I N G !!!
Isn't that the time you've eggnog and turkey? I wonder how that comes about. We have thanksgiving celebrations in a few countries but I have yet known anyone who celebrates Thanksgiving! At least I've not been invited to one such dinner party before. So, what business do I have to start writing a review on this topic?
What business indeed! I do know a thing or two about thanksgiving. That's why! :-)
Well, for a start, thanksgiving are celebrated on different day and month in Canada and U.S.
Do you know that? I bet you don't! Many Americans didn't know that as far as I've gathered from last year's reviews.
In somewhat the same way, Easter is the main holiday in the U.S. while Good Friday is more prominent in other English speaking countries like the U.K. and its colonies.
The meaning behind thanksgiving has nothing to do with Turkey. Does it?
Unless Turkey is claiming so, I've no idea! So, why eat turkey (the bird) and not chicken or pigeon?
Anyone?
Ever wonder why traditions are so?
What has turkey got to do with giving thanks to God?
With the wonders of the internet, we can find all kinds of answers out there. Hence, I take on the liberty of educating myself since I'm curious to find out today. It occurred to me perhaps that's the only way the farmers could get rid of these poultries! Haha!
Well, I wasn't far off... This is what I found online! If you're interested, you may want to read it yourself :-)
Roasted geese sounds so much better and taste heavenly on the palate! Too bad they are not found in the U.S.! There certainly are plenty in my part of the world :-) Ok, I'll get some in my favorite restaurant this thursday then! You know me, I'll find all sorts of excuses to celebrate when it comes to food!!!
As for giving thanks to God, it shouldn't be just an annual affair! We ought to give thanks every day and if not possible, then at least once a week! Nonetheless, giving thanks with family and friends around is a great tradition and I hope the Americans & Canadians keep that for always! It's good for the soul!
Let's celebrate Thanksgiving, the Charlie Brown way! Happy Thanksgiving to everyone on Lunch.com!
P.S. If I'm in Boston, I'd have replaced the turkey for lobster!!! :D
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FM_ALEX
January 03, 2012
Tis a good day
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Scotman
November 21, 2011
I reviewed that movie last year. Charlie Brown had jellybeans!
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Scotman
November 21, 2011
Abraham Lincoln declared this day, actually. Probably to give thanks after the tragedy that was the US Civil War. I know we think of the "first thanksgiving" but it was never celebrated until the 19th century, as far as I know. Yeah, I did know the Canadians have a different day but I don't know why. :)
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Scotman
November 21, 2011
Good review. Not sure what you meant about the geese. There are millions of geese in the USA and Canada. Just not a meat animal for most of us. Turkey and Duck are the traditional birds for this dinner, but I have heard of vegetarian-style dinners too. In California we're a lot more flexible about what is served and we're thankful, even if it's thankful to have a home and a family and lots of Facebook friends LOL (joking on the last one).
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woopak_the_thrill
November 27, 2010
I am still stuffed...shopping made me feel happy though. :)
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I'm a traveler at heart & have been nicknamed Travel Queen by friends & colleagues alike. Traveling has been my life passion for the last decade or so. As we enter a new decade, I'm excited … more
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Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. It is a holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States. While religious in origin, Thanksgiving is now also identified as a secular holiday.
The date and location of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest contention. Though the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida, the traditional "first Thanksgiving" is venerated as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621.
Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. Thanksgiving dinner is held on this day, usually as a gathering of family members and friends.
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The date and location of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest contention. Though the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida, the traditional "first Thanksgiving" is venerated as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621.
Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. Thanksgiving dinner is held on this day, usually as a gathering of family members and friends.
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