The pilgrims at Plymouth Rock were refugees

Today we can visit a replica of their first settlement, Plymouth Plantation, just north of our Conanicut Island. When the Pilgrims lost half their population and were plagued by starvation and disease at points, they still found the will to celebrate something. O’Fallon’s local charities and non-profit groups work hard throughout the year to provide programs and services for those less fortunate and it is through the dedication of these groups and the community’s generosity that numerous families in O’Fallon will experience a happy and peaceful holiday season. “In fact, there was only one time in American history when the fear of refugees wiping everyone out did actually come true, and we’ll all be sitting around a table celebrating it on Thursday”.

View full sizeThis 19th-century depiction has the Pilgrims in Disney costumes and the Wampanoag dressed as Plains Indians. Christopher:”I was adopted into a clan in Pueblo CO, and yes I do [celebrate]”. Thanksgiving was not celebrated again until George Washington proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789. But they don’t. That is where you and I come in. Martin:”I’m a little under 10% or so, and yes, I do [celebrate]”. There were Thanksgiving type meals in Florida and Texas attended by settlers and Indians before the Mayflower’s voyage.

So as you sit on your couch stuffed, watching football this Thanksgiving, remember all those who have supported you and have helped you along the way in this chaotic world. Lauren:”I do [celebrate]. Because food”.

Chronicles 7:14 states, “If my people, which are called by my name shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land”.

More than 200 years later, President Abraham Lincoln declared the final Thursday in November as a national day of thanksgiving and the United States Congress finally made it an official national holiday in 1941.

Myth 7. Native Americans wore loincloths and feathers. This country has a phenomenal history of liberty and diversity melting into greatness.

The citizens of our great nation have a lot to be thankful for.

“Growing up, my mom made it very clear to me that there was another story”, said Keeler, who is a member of the Dineh Nation and the Yankton Dakota Sioux. That your cows were healthy and ready for market.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, thankfulness and charity.

We had a big family and a big extended family, everyone shared what they had. Love the ones around you and be thankful for what you have. Thanksgiving is about sharing with friends and family. With my pocket computer (aka phone) I can easily look up information and annoy people I disagree with. But I was not taught the two go hand in hand. To me, the meme would make more sense if posted by those who believe the US should protect its borders and have stricter immigration policies.

I am not sure he fully understood the object lesson. However, there are always other ways to celebrate and bring awareness.

I’m still confused over the particulars but, if memory serves, it’s got something to do with the first pilgrims arriving and the Native Americans helping them not starve.

Their answer was a resounding, “NO. Never”.