Happy Thanksgiving to Ya'll

[jontte]

 

[jontte]

 

[Jayson]

 

[lonewolf]

what is the basis for thanksgiving, what are Americans giving thanks for?
its the one American tradition we dont have over here.

 

[TexasFreedom]

We give thanks to an all-might God for protecting us and providing for us.

This is a long read, but it tells more of the truth behind Thanskgiving:
The True Story of Thanksgiving - The Rush Limbaugh Show

 

[lonewolf]

ah the Pilgrims, of course.
you know their last port of call in England was my old home town of Plymouth?

 

[DrHenley]

what is the basis for thanksgiving, what are Americans giving thanks for?
its the one American tradition we dont have over here.

They had a very rough first year. Not many women even made it through the winter. The real "Thanksgiving" was in the spring, just thankful to be alive, but they had a big harvest celebration that fall after a successful harvest. They ate more deer than turkey - provided by the Indians that joined them in the feast.