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Gratitude Has Been The Main Dish Over The Centuries On Thanksgiving Day

Nov 24, 2016 9:30 AM by Jeanne Prejean

The tradition of Thanksgiving began in 1621 when two groups from different backgrounds (the Wampanoag Indians and the Plymouth pilgrims) came together to break bread. Any school child can tell how the Indians had literally helped the newcomers survive the challenges of the new frontier.

Robbie and Nancy Briggs (File photo)
Robbie and Nancy Briggs (File photo)

The colonists created the meal with “fowl” to show their gratitude to the Indians for helping them settle in this foreign land. In turn, the native Americans brought five deer to add to the meal. Due to a lack of microwaves and Wolf ovens, there were no pumpkin pies.

Today is such a day when people of different backgrounds come together. It’s people like Nancy and Robbie Briggs, who will be serving meals to the homeless. It’s an occasion when most will have their eyes on the annual Thanksgiving Parade and/or The Boys and the Redskins. It’s the morning that loads of folks will hit the stores as early as possible for bargains. It’s, unfortunately, for far too many calling a car “home.” 

May your blessings be many and shared with all you know and need to know.

Filed Under: A Show of Appreciation, Dinner, Events, Football, FYI, History, Holiday, Simple Pat On The Back Will Do, Sports Tagged With: Nancy Briggs, pilgrims, Plymouth, Robbie Briggs, Thanksgiving, Wampanoag Indians

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