A variety of Thanksgiving reads.
For those who want to see what Thanksgiving is in a POST-MODERN USA, here is some of President Obama's Thanksgiving day address. Apparently, this day has turned into thanking the Indians and others in public service. How sad.
Today, we recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our first national day of public thanksgiving to be observed "by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God," and President Abraham Lincoln, who established our annual Thanksgiving Day to help mend a fractured nation in the midst of civil war. We also recognize the contributions of Native Americans, who helped the early colonists survive their first harsh winter and continue to strengthen our nation. From our earliest days of independence, and in times of tragedy and triumph, Americans have come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.
As Americans, we hail from every part of the world. While we observe traditions from every culture, Thanksgiving Day is a unique national tradition we all share. Its spirit binds us together as one people, each of us thankful for our common blessings.
I encourage all the people of the United States to come together, whether in our homes, places of worship, community centers, or any place where family, friends and neighbors may gather, with gratitude for all we have received in the past year, to express appreciation to those whose lives enrich our own and to share our bounty with others.
Now that I have ruined your appetite...
For those who want to read what Abraham Lincoln said
Kevin Deyoung wrote a good article, "How Did Paul Give Thanks".
Thank the Lord God for all His blessings.
Douglas Newell
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