The truth meaning of Thanksgiving!
It seems like thanksgiving is right around the corner. Like, most of you I am impatiently waiting for the thanksgiving weekend. One where I would stuff myself with the best foods around and on top of that, have the opportunity to spend time with members of my family. What is there to not be thankful for?
Now although that is true, I've found that over the years, my definition of thanksgiving has changed a lot, for the better. I thought I would share with you information on the history of Thanksgiving and what it should really mean.
Thanksgiving Now
In the United States, Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November.
In Canada, it’s held on the second Monday of October.
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After weeks of plowing through Atlantic waters, strong winds, pounding waves and a number of problems with their vessel, the pilgrims spotted Cape Cod, off the coast of Massachusetts.
Before anchoring at Plymouth Rock and disembarking to explore the territory, the pilgrims devised the “Mayflower Compact.” This was to serve as the basis for governing their new colony, where all would have the freedom to worship God as they chose.
The next few months would prove to be difficult and trying. More than half of the original pilgrims did not survive the first, long, bleak New England winter. But, with the approaching of spring brought them hope. The survivors built homes and planted crops. They made friendships with local Indian tribes, and traded with them. The passing of winter allowed the pilgrims to labor and produce, causing the colony to flourish.
Their governor, William Bradford, proclaimed a day of thanksgiving toward God. They prepared a great feast to enjoy with family and friends—both from within the colony and with neighboring Indian tribes.