It was 399 years ago that the Pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving at the Plymouth Plantation. The purpose was to celebrate the colony’s first successful harvest. Over the years it became a tradition of families and friends coming together to enjoy a bounty of food, catch a movie, watch the Macy’s parade and/or the Cowboys play. Even during the years when this country was … [Read more...] about The Purpose Of Thanksgiving May Need A Jump Start For 2020
Thanksgiving
Helpful Hints For Surviving A Chat With A Turkey
Have you ever been seated next to a person whose conversation talents flatlined? Or, perhaps you yourself have had “one-of-those-days” and you’re out of chat fuel. Author/TV personality Barbara Walters wrote “How to Talk to Practically Anyone About Anything.” It became the bible for those who chit chat. As a public service for the holiday feasting up ahead, may we provide … [Read more...] about Helpful Hints For Surviving A Chat With A Turkey
Gratitude Has Been The Main Dish Over The Centuries On Thanksgiving Day
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. The colonists created the meal with "fowl" to show their gratitude to the Indians for … [Read more...] about Gratitude Has Been The Main Dish Over The Centuries On Thanksgiving Day
MySweetCharity’s Queenie Discovers Wondrous Things On Thanksgiving
Opening the doors to the main brain room of MySweetCharity headquarters, Queenie was filled with lifted nose and closed eyes this morning. For just a moment, she looked like Julie Andrews on top of the mountain. To the amazement of old and new, Queenie was happy. Elder Elf approached her trying not to break the moment saying, “Your wondrous one, what has pleased you on this … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity’s Queenie Discovers Wondrous Things On Thanksgiving
So Much To Be Thankful For
The MySweetCharity community is non-busy today. While we’re grateful for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon North Texas, we're also reflecting on the challenges that have confronted the area. From the loss of Michael Eric Duncan to the rumblings of the ground beneath our feet, this year has once again tested our ability to rise to the occasion. Today is also a … [Read more...] about So Much To Be Thankful For
Just A Thanksgiving Eve Reminder
This afternoon while folks are scurrying around to grocery stores to get that last minute Cool Whip or unsalted butter for the crescent rolls, there are those who will be hunkering down for another round of too much cold weather and not enough food or blankets. It’s just the eve of winter and many, both human and animal, are bracing for what is to come. To help them, there … [Read more...] about Just A Thanksgiving Eve Reminder
Queenie Tells Of A Thanksgiving Eve Tale
Queenie told the most amazing tale about Thanksgiving eve. When she first discovered her latest husband, he was a brute. He made his legion of staffers work a full day on the Wednesday before turkey day. Queenie, in a moment of regal kindness, suggested that he allow them to only work a half day. Why? Because some of the loyal workers might need to travel to families or start … [Read more...] about Queenie Tells Of A Thanksgiving Eve Tale