--- In WSSA@yahoogroups.com, April Hooper <ahooburg79@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Sandy, great hearing from you!!! How are you & your family
doing? yes we are getting ready for Thanksgiving. It is celebrated on
the third Thursday every November. It started many years ago when the
first settlers came to America and shared a meal with the native
Americans (native Americans AKA Indians). Now it is celebrated by
having family, extended family etc gather together for a feast, main
dish is usually Turkey and/or ham, with all the fixings and special
occasion foods, lots of pies and goodies. It is a time that we
express how thankful we are to everyone and everything. A time to
enjoy company of our dearest family and friends. Some families only
get together for this holiday only seeing each other once a year
because of distance, and everyone just gets busy with everyday life.
It is one of my personal favorites holidays here in the states. Some
holidays I feel have grown out of proportion, Christmas for instance,
we are supposed to be celebrating Jesus birthday
> (even thought I think his actual birthday in in April, correct me
if I am wrong anyone) the sacrifices that have been made for us and
our children's etc. Now it is all about presents under the tree. If
you ask a child what we are celebrating they would probably answer a
couple weeks off from school, food and presents. Sorry did not mean
to ramble, what holidays do you celebrate?
> Take care!!!
> April
>
> Sandy <znandra40@...> wrote:
> Hi Everyone!
>
> I hope every one is fine and doing well! I know our friend over in
the
> US will be celebrating thanksgiving soon, to be totally honest I
don't
> know which date you all celebrate Thanksgiving my understanding of
this
> holiday is one of giving and is related to some settlers called
pilgrims
>
> Please forgive my ignorance it would be really interesting if you
could
> tell me what and how you and your families celebrate this holiday?
>
> Take care to you all, hoping I hear from you all soon
>
> Regards Sandy xxxx
>
>
> Hi everyone!
Thanksgiving is one of my favorites too! There's nothing like
having the whole family together and the smells of all the great
foods! I'm a baking nut, so for the next three days my kitchens going
to look like a flour bomb went off in it. Ariel, my oldest loves
getting into the spirit with all kinds of crafts for the table. Earl
likes that theres food! You're right April, I think I love this
holiday best because it's the last real family orientated one that
isn't about getting anything all you need is good food and the good
company of you're loved ones! I hope everyone has a great and safe
holiday and we send you all our love. One thing I'm sure to be
greatful for this yesr is finding all of you!!!
Love,
Jenny
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