In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
Today, I'm thankful that I have food to eat, clothes to wear, and the wherewithal to provide both for myself and my small family. I'll east some turkey, drink a beer, watch a football game, and count my blessings. I count the friends I've made here among those blessings.
Sincere best wishes to you and yours.
