Read more: Thanksgiving: Our National Eucharist
Turkey, words of thanks, a gathering, a meal. How much like a national eucharist is Thanksgiving? Other national holidays celebrate events or people that shaped the nation—Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, etc. This holiday is based on an event that shaped the nation, yes, but not an isolated event like a battle or the signing of a document. This is the only holiday that is a participation in the event rather than a remembrance. The Pilgrims instituted this annual post-harvest feast as an occasion to give thanks for the many great blessings they enjoyed. It has carried through nearly 5 centuries as an annual opportunity for all to gather with family and friends at a common table, with a common food, and a common purpose. …
Read more: Thanksgiving: Our National Eucharist
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