I thought folks outside North America might appreciate a little non-caloric
background on the occasion......as J Murray would say its not all about da
boid!
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Thanksgiving......


The Pilgrims soon found they had more food than they could eat themselves.
They set up trading posts and exchanged goods with the Indians. The profits
allowed them to pay off their debts to the merchants in London much faster
than expected. The success of the Plymouth colony thus attracted more
Europeans and set off what we call the "Great Puritan Migration."

But it wasn't just an economic system that allowed the Pilgrims to prosper.
It was their devotion to God and His laws. And that's what Thanksgiving is
really all about. The Pilgrims recognized that everything we have is a gift
from God - even our sorrows. Their Thanksgiving tradition was established to
honor God and thank Him for His blessings and His grace.

Today we continue that tradition in my home - and I hope in yours. God bless
you, God bless America, and Happy Thanksgiving.



Mr. & Mrs. "Chu"

Vietnam Era Music Site

On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 21:49:24 -0500
"Joe \"Beppe\"Rosenberg" > wrote:

> I thought folks outside North America might appreciate a little non-caloric
> background on the occasion......as J Murray would say its not all about da
> boid!

chuckle...

Many years ago Art Buchwald wrote an excellent explanation of Thanksgiving for
the French. It is reprinted annually to honor the day (and the man).

For those who wish to understand the ritual, it is at:

http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/11/...ion/edbuch.php

As for me, thanksgiving will come next weekend, hadda work. Ate
some good sushi yesterday, though.

-E

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