It's the day of feasting in America. This is an unusual holiday, since it's not typically a holiday where we remember the past but instead talk about current family and what we are thankful for. The holiday has very specific roots, historical events surrounding it, yet we celebrate as a day of thanks rather than a memory. I think the Pilgrims would appreciate that we've carried on their celebration of thanks. Of course, we should still learn the incredible history surrounding this holiday, and the many tribulations the Pilgrims endured (you can read the history from the governor of the Pilgrims, William Bradford here). But, in the end, they gave thanks for their survival.
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| The painting above was done in the early 1900's by Edward Percy Moran and is titled, "Pilgrims Landing." |
And now we feast and celebrate our own good fortunes. Sure, we stuff ourselves with turkey, dressing, pies and all manner of great food. We watch sports, gather together, play games, take naps, and have an all around great time. I hope at some point during all this we thank each other and our creator. Life doesn't offer many times to sit back and enjoy things, so have fun while it lasts. On Monday we go back to work, with turkey sandwiches and other leftovers, to put our noses to the grindstone once again.
I pray you all have a wonderful holiday, that you are safe and well. And, don't eat to bursting. There's always leftovers for another day. Treasure your families. Treasure your times together. Treasure the thanks shared by all. This is a day to remember what we have and be thankful for it.
- M
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