On giving thanks for a good year
Of the major U.S. holidays, Thanksgiving is one of the more meaningful days to celebrate with family and loved ones. It’s a big event in the USA, and more people travel this week than any other holiday, except for Christmas, to be with the people they love.
The origins of Thanksgiving, of course, are very much rooted in the American history. Traditionally, the holiday is celebrated at the conclusion of the harvest season. The first thanksgiving service in December 4, 1619 was held by English settlers in honor arriving safely on the shores of a new land. Two years later, Pilgrims from Massachusetts celebrated an autumn harvest.
In its simplest form, the Thanksgiving celebration is all about being grateful - for life, for family, for the good things that happened and the good days to come. And in that, anyone, any race, will have cause to celebrate.
So whether you’re American, Filipino, or other nationality, may you find reason to celebrate and be thankful, this week or any other day of the year.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
AT MARAMING SALAMAT PO.
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