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Happy Thanksgiving My American Friends
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Happy Thanksgiving My American Friends |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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 ~* Happy Thanksgiving My American Friends *~ ~*~ First of all before I start this bit of nonsense, I want to sincerely thank RON for this site, and the opportunity to have made the many friendships I have within this wonderful poetry community. I am truly thankful for having met you all in these blue pages. ~*~ I figured there had to be more to it, more, than "Martha’s" pumpkin pie, a sizzling turkey with all the trimming, and the harvest decorations that we buy. Friends and relatives getting together, all so very glad that they came, then after dinner, sit around stuffed, watching a football game. I never could figure out why, in the U.S, Thanksgiving was always so darn late. Ours is a whole month earlier, so it was kind of hard to relate. So this Canadian gal did a little research, and I want to share what it is I found. I have most of the answers now, armed with history notes abound. The whole idea of Thanksgiving, came from Europe when a harvest was good. They gave thanks for their successfulness, and of course, the 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 the 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 *~ I hope that you all enjoy your turkey dinner!  ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (edited 11-20-2001).] |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
O yuh I am truly thankful fo rthe lesson as I always wondered why you guys COPIED us... heheh only kidding. Your poem brought a smile and some needed info o yuh awesomely done |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
O yuh I bet you are loving that history lesson Walt! LOL  Beats me, you guys are having turkey and the Christmas decorations are already going up here, is there something wrong with this picture? LOL, well if I go across the line I can get turkey an extra time - now there's a thought  Thanks Walt. |
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Nan
Administrator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Why thank you, Mysteria - What a wonderful way to greet my morning - as I start my housecleaning and baking frenzy for Thursday's feast... Don't you think it would make a whole lot more sense for the USA and Canada to meet in the middle? You guys can have your holiday two weeks later and we in the USA can have ours two weeks earlier - Then the entire continent would be Thankful together - Makes sense, doesn't it?? I love this time of year - I'm fortunate enough to be living right in the midst of pilgrim land, with Plimoth Rock and the Mayflower II just a stone's throw away... For any who want to indulge in a little turkey-day history lesson, here's a good link.. Thank you sooooo much, Mysteria - for taking time to write this wonderfully heartfelt poem... Now - about those recipes...  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 11-20-2001).] |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This wasn't really a "nonsense" poem. Parts of it were funny, but the rest was a great history of North American Thanksgivings. Very well done, Mysteria! I'm thankful to know you and everyone else here from Passions.  God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Nan ~ Opps forgot about the recipes, here they come! Thanks for the link sweetie, put it somewhere where people can see it though. Elizabeth ~ Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
Thank you, Mysteria, for this wonderful Thanksgiving Day greeting. I think it's great that we have this special day in different months. It reminds us twice to be thankful. A Thanksgiving Day once a month, for everyone on Earth, complete with sumptuous feast and surrounded by good friends, might really turn this world around. |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
Ok~.~ now that I got all that straight... I want to invite you over to my house and we can get together and celebrate... We can drink a spot of wine... and raise our glasses high ~ and thank God for our friendship ~ Then we can eat some gobble~gobble and some of my pumpkin pie... and be merry and get fat... Well, (for me fatter) anyways...lol... Know that you are loved.. ((~.~)) |
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Denise
Moderator
Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Thank you, Sharon! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving as well! I enjoyed your informative poem! And thank you, Nan, for the history lesson too! |
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catalinamoon
since 2000-06-03
Posts 9543The Shores of Alone |
This is fun, thank you. I guess it would be silly to wish you Happy holiday, as yours is over already. ButI am very thankful for you and all my other friends at this great place. Sandra |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Thank you Sharon for enlightening us with this one! May I also say to our American friends that I pray your cornucopia will be overflowing with blessings this Thanksgiving and holiday season. ~hugs, Nancy~ ~I've loved you forever, in lifetimes before.~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
Thank you, Sharon. Happy Thanksgiving to you too! All writing comes |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Sharron, There is so much to be thankful for this year, and one of them is your friendship. Your exuberance has lit up many of my days, and this poem is an example of your efforts and your contribution to this forum. I also am so glad that you mentioned the moderators, who must spend immeasurable hours reading and commenting on the poems. I also appreciate their efforts. Marge, for one is all over the place. Every time I open a forum, there she is, not only with comments, but her own poetry. Thank you Sharron for the history of THanksgiving, which I will pass on to my children. Very nicely done Liz |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I see we have a lot of very thankful folks in the forum, and that sure makes me very happy. There are so many in here giving so much of themselves and their time, the biggest one being RON who donates the site, and absorbs these costs from his own pocket to allow us this safe haven to post our thoughts, so again, a special Thanksgiving prayer for Ron. There are those who are our constant daily reminders of the strength of friendship in this forum like Marge, Sunshine, Sea, Elizabeth, (who I bet post something uplifting for everyone every day!) Aside from the forum, I am thankful we are all alive, healthy, and can share ourselves and what we have to offer with others. Again, Happy Thanksgiving all, and thanks for reading my wish to you! |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
Sharon, Thank you for this and I hope you have a wondeerful thanksgiving. You are a kind hearted woman and a dear special friend to me. ((hugs)) |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
*giggling* now I know what the rest of the story is....and here I thought we celebrated earlier then they did because we are colder and have shorter growing season. *giggling* live and learn. Thanks, Sharon, this is delightful. I love it.  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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Greeneyes
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
Gobble, Gobble....enjoy the feast, we all have so much to be thankful for....have a blessed day... Lauren~ |
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Tracey Member Elite
since 2001-08-29
Posts 2808where insanity meets breeding |
Happy thanksgiving to all of you in the wonderful US of A. Think of us up here in the north, workin, while you're enjoying your scrumptious turkey dinner. Hey, anyone want to invite me???? lol If she who dies with the most toys wins, then can I have some toy boys please? |
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Balladeer
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
What a wonderful historical presentation you have blessed us with, Sharon....excellent work! (but, between you and me, it IS about pumpkin pie and football ) |
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Martha Cowan Member
since 2001-03-08
Posts 240Groves, Texas |
Well...indeed, there is something new to be learned everyday. You have given me more information that I ever knew about our Thanksgiving holiday ~ and I've lived in the US for 38 years next month! ~*~winks~*~ Thank you for sharing this wonderful holiday message with us...and rest assured when I sit down to give "thanks" tomorrow over turkey and dressing...I will raise my glass of White Zin and toast you, my friend...and when the prayers are offered before the feast begins...you will be one of the special treasures I will offer my thanks for. Hugs and much love to you, always, ~*~dawn~*~ |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Look at you and your research! Way to go, Girl! I think you need to come down here and work with me! What an asset you would be! |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
We all should be thankful for all we receive this day and all days. Wonderful write Sharon, and may you all have a blessed day. Hugs~ Donna On the wings of words our spirits fly....and our souls are free. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Thank you, Sharon, for this lovely and informative poem, and for your friendship. Hugs! |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Dearest Mysteria~ Thank you so much. I had the warmest homecoming from the warmest of hearts! I just got home last night from.... Your beautiful country. I can honestly say that my Thanks Giving has a whole new meaning. I thank God for people that open my eyes to the beauty of the world. And Niagara is one of the most awe inspiring places there is. I'm so glad I visited before I left this world. And will go back to visit other parts of your warm hearted country!!! Thank you and I hope that you'll enjoy the gorgeous weather while it lasts. Your poem was very enlightening. I'm so happy you are our neighbor!!! Sincerely, Regina P.S. The pic you sent me was very scary indeed LOL!!! It's all in the mind Except for what's in the heart. http://www.mygem.net/heartquill [This message has been edited by rwood (edited 11-21-2001).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Yanno, I have to say openly and honestly that Americans in general are the warmest, friendliest, and caring individuals I think I have had the honor of meeting. However, even luckier, the cream of the crop seem to gravitate to the blue pages of Passions, and I wish to thank you all for your kind words and I am mighty thankful I met you all. Again, Happy Turkey Day! ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
I've only been to Canada twice, once on my honeymoon and another vacation and it is a beautiful country. Thank you for this lovely post and blessings to you and yours. Kathleen |
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