For a lot of people, Thanksgiving has become a day to watch
football, eat turkey and watch the Macy's Day Parade.
We agree these are not bad things but many today still have
strong beliefs that the most important part of Thanksgiving is giving thanks to
God for the many blessings he gives us.
We agree with others that our educators and schools today do not
make the point of teaching children the real Thanksgiving story
including the religious aspects.
God was very much a part of that first Thanksgiving and it's
time to stand up and fight attempts to remove the religious significance from
this great American holiday.
President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving official in 1863 as
he proclaimed the last Thursday in November to be "a national day of
thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent father who dwelleth in the
heavens."
Historical records show that the first celebration of
Thanksgiving was a three-day celebration of feasting, bow-and-arrow shooting
contests, foot races and relay races and games with Chief Massasoit and 90 of
his indian braves but that is also was a time to give thanks to God as they
looked at everything as a gift from God.
Thanksgiving day is traditionally a day for families and friends
to get together for a special meal that includes turkey, stuffing, potatoes,
cranberry sauce, gravy, many vegetables and of course pumpkin
pie.
As you celebrate this great American holiday give thanks for
what you have.
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