For most people, Thanksgiving is a holiday with fond memories of food and family gatherings. The real origins of the holiday are up for debate. Many Native Americans view Thanksgiving as a “day of mourning” rather than a celebration. Thanksgiving is rememb…
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Western civilization is influenced by Paganism in some pretty surprising ways.
You
may be surprised to learn that many holidays we celebrate have Pagan origins,
including several that are associated with Christianity. With Western culture
being relatively young…
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are taking time to step back and evaluate their lives.
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are taking time to step back and evaluate their lives. Usually, this is the time when people show ap…
Thanksgiving remains a time to reflect upon that which is dearest to the heart.
American Thanksgiving is a holiday with very specific roots. When the pilgrims first landed in America and faced incredible hardship, they relied on the indigenous peoples of the countr…
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is one of the most traditional holidays in the United States, but it can be a field of landmines when you have family members who get together with different beliefs and views. If you need some neutral topics beyond sports or shopping duri…
Most people in America think of Thanksgiving or Veterans Day as the two major celebrations in November. Veterans Day ranks high during the month because it is a federal holiday, which means some people get an extra day off. More importantly, the men and women who …
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Harvest Festivals
In the Northern Hemisphere, September, October, and November are considered the harvest months. Many people, even those who are not Christian, celebrate Thanksgiving as a remembrance of the bounty given from the Earth. Although many harvest festiv…