So how did Thanksgiving originate? Thanksgiving can be traced back to 1621 at Plymouth Plantation. The pilgrims at Plymouth held a harvest feast following a successful harvest. They gave thanks to God for seeing them through their first cold and difficult winter in New England. And over the years, they celebrated Thanksgiving remembering of God's goodness to them.
In modern times, most Americans travel back to their families to have Thanksgiving dinner. It's almost like Chinese heading back to their families for reunion dinners on the eve of the Lunar New Year. Like the Chinese reunion dinner, Thanksgiving dinner, there are certain dishes that would be present for they have special meanings. There's always a roasted turkey, corn, sweet potato and pumpkin. These food signify what the pilgrims years ago at Plymouth had.
I'm not American but I celebrate Thanksgiving with my husband. I like celebrating Thanksgiving because I believe that it is important for me to remember that God has been good to me and my family. He has blessed me so much and there are times that I forgot to tell Him thank you. So on Thanksgiving, I'm always reminded to be very thankful for all that I have.
So kids, write and tell me what are you thankful to God about? How has God blessed you? Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
