Do you know what’s called the ‘First Thanksgiving’?
Well, pilgrims in 1621 after the harvest celebrated Thanksgiving, which is now known to be the ‘First Thanksgiving’.
Do you know who declared a simple Thanksgiving to be a national holiday in United States of America?
It’s our President Abraham Lincoln and that was in the year 1863.
The core reasons and belief is that once the harvest was done, people thanked God Almighty.
In the present scenario, we celebrate Thanksgiving for various reasons. The gesture of thanking has spread from thanking God to thanking anyone and everyone who has enriched the value of one’s life.
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Thanksgiving dinner plays a big part in the festivities.
Dinner is not all about the turkey and the other delicacies. In fact, it is not about what is on the table but who are around it.
The people who generally sit around the table are the ones that are most important for the individual who is hosting the dinner.
In human emotions, love is the prime emotion.
It can be expressed in many ways, but the easiest way to make one realize your love towards another is by being thankful to that one.
All said, I know that practically most of us will be hitting the hot spots on the road.
Yes, it is a time to have fun too. This long weekend is one of those times that it is tough to be cocooned in your abode. Go out and have fun, but play it safe.
And those who are traveling abroad, here is a note of advice. When you visit historical monuments or places, just don’t pull out your new camera and take pictures. First, take time for yourself and give a treat to your eyes. Study in detail and enjoy it for yourself. And then click those pictures that will stay a lifetime.
