Forgive me for being so culturally unaware - but what exactly is this Thanksgiving business you're all harping on about?
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lady fuschia
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The short answer is: it's an American holiday in which we celebrate our thanks to the Native Americans, specifically Squanto, whom helped us get settled into the "new land", and helped us to make it through our first winter. The longer answer, with more facts, can be found somewhere on Google.
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Pretty much a slap in the face to the Native Americans. Originally it was thanks for the food, but I guess we'll take your land too... thanks!
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Thanksgiving is a national holiday to celebrate the creation of the Constitution, the first document of its kind. The pilgrim myth is a lie. http://www.claremont.org/publications/precepts/id.63/precept_detail.asp
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It's a holiday where we get together with our families and give thanks to everyone and everything that adds to our lives. And it is hands down the best meal of the year.....mmmmm......Happy Turkey Day everyone!!!!
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