The True Meaning of Thanksgiving Beyond the Table
More Than Food, Family, and Tradition
What It Means to Bind in Good Charity
A Moment to Pause – Gratitude and Reflection
When did Thanksgiving become a holiday?
Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday in 1863—the Same Year West Virginia Became a State
Preparation for Tradition
Ahh.. It’s Thanksgiving! The last week of November. This time of the year seems busy. There’s so much to do! Get groceries, make cranberry sauce, make pies. Preparation for Tradition, ya know?
We MUST watch this movie.
Memories of Tradition
There’s lots of great memories that surround this National Holiday. The day always falls on the same day of the modern calendar. The last Thursday of November. Easy to remember!
The ones the truly Matter
The food is important. The people are important. There’s a connection between warmth and fellowship. I believe there’s something more that capsules Thanksgiving.
The word Thanksgiving was “coined” by William Tyndale.
In the origin, the combination of the word is relatively new. “Thankesgeuynge” first appeared William Tyndale translation of the Holy Bible in 1526.
William Tyndale translated the Holy Bible to English in 1526.
Across the ocean; the New World was discovered. A land of timber, possibly coal. Because we all need a warm place to sleep.
There’s so much lost history from these days. There’s stories of illnesses, violence, and struggle. It was not easy for either side..
The Hunter-Gather society likely marveled in wonder at the metals, warfare, and cookery of the “new people”.
Indian commerce with early English colonists and the early United States
The civilized Europeans were likely in awe that a society could live so simply like this. No towns. No weapons. No cookware. Indegenous.
Ours For the Taking
The Mayflower Compact arrived on November 21, 1620. It was supposed to go to the Colony of Virginia. But, fierce storms pushed the boat Northward. The sepratists and others on-board landed by sea near Wampanoag (near Plymouth, Massachusetts).
The story of Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourning
Good Charity formed a relationship between the settlers and the Natives. The Wampanoag Tribe shared their first harvest with the Pilgrims. This life-saving generosity was the very first Thanksgiving.
“People of the First Light” save Pilgrims
Years passed; More and more land became colonized. Exploring, surveying, then presidency. The American Revolution happened. The industrial ages. The Civil War…
In the midst of the Civil War of “unequalled magnitude and severity”. Abraham Lincoln urged the American People. It was time to set aside time. To enjoy blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies.
Set aside Time
In each and every day,
To the light of dawn to the dark of night,
In every season; cold or warm,
In war or peace, in famine or feast;
There’s a reason to praise,
Bind in Good Charity
Make Time to Thank God ❤️
For all these things have been freely given unto you.
It’s a reminder of the times.
Love Your Neighbor, as yourself.
Happy Fourth Thursday in November!
Enjoy the food, warmth, and fellowship.
You are so loved ❤️
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