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Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

0 posted 2003-11-25 03:06 AM

Re-post from 2001

Happy Thanksgiving
My American Friends


Before I start this bit of nonsense, I want to sincerely thank RON for this site, and the opportunity to have made so many wonderful friends within this poetic community.  I am truly thankful for having met you through your poetry, or in person.


I figured there must more to it,
than "Martha’s" delicious pumpkin pie,
that sizzling turkey with the trimming,
the harvest decorations that we buy.

Friends and relatives getting together,
All so very glad that they came,
who eat their dinner, get really stuffed,
then flop and watch a football game.

I never could figure out why down south,
Thanksgiving was always so darn late.
In Canada it's a whole month earlier,
so it was really hard to relate.

So I did a little research,
and I'd like to share what I found.
I have most of the answers now,
armed with history notes abound.

The whole idea of Thanksgiving,
came from Europe when harvest was good.
They gave thanks for their successfulness,
and of course, abundance of food.

In Europe, the Cornucopia was invented,
a goat’s horn filled with fruit and grain,
and when Europeans came to Canada,
they simply started this tradition up again.

In 1578, Martin Frobisher, held a ceremony,
to give thanks for his safe journey here,
and as other settlers arrived in Canada,
the "thankful ceremony" was held every year.

In 1621, the Indians helped the Pilgrims out at
Plymouth Rock, or "The New World" they say...
That's how Thanksgiving started in the States,
And of course it's carried on even today.

But in 1750, Americans settlers journeyed north,
deciding to separate from all the rest,
In Nova Scotia they started the "harvest" celebration,
And "Thanksgiving" was then put to the test!

So this is the story of how it all started,
French explorers began holding Thanksgiving each year.
It was American settlers, and the French who made,
Canadian Thanksgiving, at least now that’s clear.

In 1879, Parliament declared October 6th the Canadian holiday,
and turkey became the food of choice once a year.
In 1863, Lincoln declared yours the 4th Thursday in November,
so you could celebrate it with that American cheer.

Now if you really think about all of this,
this holiday is so very easy to figure out.
Canada just had a shorter growing season,
Our harvest was earlier, that’s all that it’s about!


~*A Very Happy Thanksgiving To You And Yours *~


Let there be peace on earth,
and let it begin with me.

[This message has been edited by Mysteria (11-25-2003 03:14 AM).]

passing shadows
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1 posted 2003-11-25 03:09 AM

and a Happy Thanksgiving to you too ladypoet...a wonderful piece!

Mysteria

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since 2001-03-07

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British Columbia, Canada

2 posted 2003-11-25 01:03 PM

And to you too, ours was last month, so I am jealous!

Larry C

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since 2001-09-10

Posts 10286
United States

3 posted 2003-11-25 07:55 PM

Sharon,
Maybe we should get together and celebrate them both! Have I told you lately that you're my favorite Canook?

If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again.

Midnitesun

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since 2001-05-18

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Gaia

4 posted 2003-11-25 08:10 PM

Sharon, thank you! And I am thankful for YOUR presence here. I trust yours was a joyful celebration. No need to be jealous, 'cuz you can just do it all over again this week for fun...don't let a calendar stop you.

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

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A Mountain Paradise

5 posted 2003-11-25 08:36 PM

Hi Sharon, thank you so much. This is exceptional, as are all your pieces.

Hugs and loves, Marti

'You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.'
PEACE!!!
Indira Gandhi

Enchantress
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since 2001-08-14

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Canada eh.

6 posted 2003-11-25 08:45 PM

Beautiful piece Sharon!
May I also say a very Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends!
~Hugs & Smiles from another Canadian~

JamesMichael
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since 1999-11-16

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Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

7 posted 2003-11-26 05:13 PM

Thank you...James

Balladeer

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8 posted 2003-11-27 01:15 AM

Sharon, I salute your research, thoroughness and ability to put it in poetic form...nicrly done!

Happy belated Thanksgiving!!

garysgirl

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since 2002-09-29

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Florida, USA

9 posted 2003-11-27 01:24 AM

Sharon, this was a wonderful history story in poetic form. Wonderful!! And I'm going to keep it. I love the way you did it.

Happy American Thanksgiving, sweet lady,

Hugs to you

Ethel

Mistletoe Angel

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Portland, Oregon

10 posted 2003-11-27 04:50 PM

(smiles) Yay! Awwwwwwwwww, thank you sooooooo much for this wonderful educational and delightful holiday treat, sweet friend, God Bless You and know though it may not officially be Canada's Thanksgiving, that the ideals live on everyday, those of giving and sharing, and you can celebrate with us anyday, yay, so here's pumpkin pie hugs just for you! (kiss on cheek) I love this, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth
I can see the sun set and I perceive

***Live***

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