Happy Thanksgiving!

[StrawberryFields]

I came upon this and thought it was interesting.

What are you Thankful for?

What MSM users are saying

http://boards.live.com/Lifestyleboards/thr...22420>1=8717

Also a fun Thanksgiving Quiz.

http://boards.live.com/Lifestyleboards/thr...22420>1=8717

HAPPYTHANKSGIVING

[begood2]

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!

[Dr T]

Happy Thanksgiving all :)

[Megg]

Hi all!

Happy Thanksgiving:) Where I live we don't have Thanksgiving in our tradition I really like the idea of being thankful and expressing it:) --- all the time. Again Happy Thanksgiving!!!:)

Megg

[begood2]

Megg,

Are you from Canada? Thanks for the wish. May your day be special too!

[rosie321]

Happy Thanksgiving All! (American and Non American too )

Hope everyone had a special day.

I just love this American Holiday. Its one of my favorite despite how good or bad the day might go for me. Its one holiday that isn't totally commercialized and it really draws families together in an attitude of gratitude towards God. It makes people take notice of what they have and appreciate it better. Who can argue with that? (I guess I can think of a few... ).

Giving thanks is something good for everyone religious or not. The simple goodness of it makes it one of my favorite. Besides Easter, remembered as the celebration of Christs resurrection. I do like the christmas music and lights and the spirit of love and giving that takes place around that holiday. But I think Easter is my favorite and Thanksgiving are my favorite because they are like special treasures boxes containing some of the most profound ideas and simple, profound beauty. These ideas that are easy to miss or are taken for granted are really brought to our attention and pronounced each year for all who care to see. Its Ok to take notice of them.

I hope, whereever we are, we are all full not only from turkey, or other feasting treats but for gratitude for all we have. If not into customs, or in the US hope you take a moment to think about all your grateful for and be filled :)

[Maureen]

Megg,

Are you from Canada?...

Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, they just do it earlier - the second Monday in October. I'll still mention that I'm thankful that I survived the cold, snow and icy roads today; Mother Nature gave me a lovely birthday present!

M.

[boyando]

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Megg,

Are you from Canada?...

Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, they just do it earlier - the second Monday in October. I'll still mention that I'm thankful that I survived the cold, snow and icy roads today; Mother Nature gave me a lovely birthday present!

M.

Maureen;

When ever I see on the calender, that Canada is celebrating Thanksgiving, I say a few more prayer's of thanks.

Oh yeah, and happy Birthday.-allmosthumble

[Latter Days Guy]

Whats thanksgiving then?

[Maureen]

Whats thanksgiving then?

Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is an annual one-day holiday to give thanks for the things one has at the close of the harvest season. In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada it is celebrated on the second Monday in October. In the United Kingdom, Thanksgiving is another name for the Harvest festival, held in churches across the country on a relevant Sunday to mark the end of the local harvest, though it is not thought of as a major event (compared to Christmas or Easter) as it is in other parts of the world. This tradition was taken to North America by early settlers, where it became much more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgivings

M.

[Palerider]

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Megg,

Are you from Canada?...

Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, they just do it earlier - the second Monday in October. I'll still mention that I'm thankful that I survived the cold, snow and icy roads today; Mother Nature gave me a lovely birthday present!

M.

Is this a big holiday in Canada?????.......is there a special meal prepared???......just curious!!!!

[Maureen]

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Megg,

Are you from Canada?...

Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving, they just do it earlier - the second Monday in October. I'll still mention that I'm thankful that I survived the cold, snow and icy roads today; Mother Nature gave me a lovely birthday present!

Is this a big holiday in Canada?????.......is there a special meal prepared???......just curious!!!!

Yes, there is a meal. Sometimes Turkey, Ham or both; or whatever the meal maker feels like making. I'm pretty sure I've had duck or goose for Thanksgiving. And because it's on a Monday some families have the big meal on the Sunday, which makes Monday a nice day of rest before going back to work. This last Thanksgiving we had our meal on the Monday and it turned out very nice; I'm not the greatest at cooking but learned from my mistakes the years before and made the turkey perfect this time. :)

M.

[Dror]

Happy Thanksgiving (belated) to all!

Dror

[begood2]

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Whats thanksgiving then?

Thanksgiving, or Thanksgiving Day, is an annual one-day holiday to give thanks for the things one has at the close of the harvest season. In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, and in Canada it is celebrated on the second Monday in October. In the United Kingdom, Thanksgiving is another name for the Harvest festival, held in churches across the country on a relevant Sunday to mark the end of the local harvest, though it is not thought of as a major event (compared to Christmas or Easter) as it is in other parts of the world. This tradition was taken to North America by early settlers, where it became much more important.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanksgivings

M.

Maureen,

Thanks for the information. I was in chat on Thanksgiving and wishing people a Happy Thanksgiving and a person told me that Canadians don't celebrate it, but that was wrong then...they just celebrate it earlier.

[pushka]

Happy Belated Thanksgiving everyone!!! :)