Did you know that in 1941, Thanksgiving was finally sanctioned by Congress as a legal holiday that is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November? When the Pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower arrived at Plymouth Rock on December 11, 1620 their first winter was devastating. Many of the original colonists perished.It is believed that if it weren’t for the help of the Native Americans, the Pilgrims would not have survived through the year. The harvest of 1621 was bountiful and the remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a feast that included 91 Indians who helped them survive their first year.
As we reflect on this tidbit of Thanksgiving Day trivia, let us remember to do the following things to show how thankful we are throughout the year:
Give thanks for a new day,
it’s a gift from God.
Give thanks for your food,
someone had to plant, grow and harvest it.
Give thanks for your freedom,
someone gave up their life for it.
Give thanks to your elders,
they pioneered the way for your journey.
Give thanks for your job,
thousands of people are unemployed.
Give thanks for your home
far too many are sleeping on the streets.
Give thanks always
it gives value to your life and improves your attitude.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Continued Peace & Bountiful Blessings!
Kym Gordon Moore
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