Thanksgiving
by Cynthia E.  Jones

November, 2003

A time for harvest and celebrating what the earth has given us...

It is impossible for me to approach November and write a single word without mention of Thanksgiving. A time for family, memories and stating our appreciation for the people and things we are most grateful. A time for harvest and celebrating what the earth has given us. It is a time that we remember to thank God for so many blessings.

My celebrations come with hope that our Country will be wise, filled with people who are diverse, accepting and understanding to one another. My family and I will celebrate Thanksgiving by sitting around a table that is filled with our favorite dishes. We will be thankful to have that table and the food on it and a place to lay our heads. We will be thankful to have one another. We will break bread together, a meal prepared with love and a prayer will be sent to the heavens. Our grace will include our thanks for our Freedom and the prices that have been paid by all.  We will pray for those less fortunate and ask that our family will have another year together. We know that the coming year may bring turmoil, debt, goodbyes, illness, worry, fear, needless arguments and what ever else is presented to us. However, when Thanksgiving rolls around, we will do the same finding good reasons to praise the heavens.

As the time drew near for me to work on my article, I began searching for holiday poems and short stories. I found a few pages of holiday reading material to share with you.  One site in particular will provide you with thought provoking words on the first Thanksgiving.  When you visit "Teaching About Thanksgiving" you will also find The Plymouth Thanksgiving Story, A Thanksgiving Prayer, Recipes, Story of The Corn Husk Doll and much more reading related to Thanksgiving. There are other links added for your reading pleasure. I had a great time finding and reading these articles on our American Holiday. As my writing comes to a close, I leave you with this thought...Thanksgiving really is a holiday for the World.  After all, in essence we are celebrating peace, kindred ship and the blessings of our daily lives.  Are these not ramifications for a World's Thanksgiving?

• Thanksgiving Related Reads

• Pilgrim Daughter
• The First Thanksgiving
• Plymouth: Its History and People
• Indian Aid and A Blessed Thanksgiving

May you and yours know peace and harmony with a wonderful November. Many blessings to your family this Thanksgiving.