1. We don't mean it. Look at the Pilgrims. They said, "Hey Indians. Thanks for the survival tips and the food. Now give us your land or we'll shoot your ass
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Fer cryin' out loud, will y'all stop with the holiday bashing? I don't go around telling Germans, "I hate your non-patriotic holiday because you killed millions of my people and by the way you're celebrating all wrong because you don't do things the way I would if I didn't think your holiday was hateful oh and did I mention the millions of people you killed?" so I'd appreciate it if you'd kindly show me the same courtesy. If you want to participate in the Day of Mourning or inform other people that it's happening and tell us what we can do to commemorate the day, that would be lovely. But telling me that I'm a sinner because of the color of my skin is not going to convert me to your way of thinking.
Who are you, and why would I call you a "sinner"? I don't even believe in sin. I do have a suggestion for you, though. Go stuff your belly with some good food, drink a bottle of the best wine you can afford, and enjoy your day off.
It really is a pointless holiday, and is known in my family as "slaughter day" because it is now a well known fact that the entire village of Natives that helped those Pilgrims didn't make it through that night alive. So many people are now coming out with the truth of how that day really went down. It's sickening what lies people believe. I'm glad I'm not the only one who agrees with how much this day is a lie.
I 'celebrate' thanksgiving because it's a secular day to get with family for dinner and thanks, being such people have the day off from school/work so it really is possible.
I think Thursday is a fine day because then I get 2 days off of school instead of 1 : ) To be honest it be more fruitful to bash Christmas/Easter than thanksgiving, especially when dealing with God. Anyhow, imo, not only should one thank God, but should also thank the land, and the food, and the people with them.
1. I mean it. 2. I have several Gods and Goddesses that are interested in me. 3. Any time you can stop and think about your blessings and be truly thankful is great. 4. Spending days thinking up what dishes you would like to prepare for your loved ones that they will enjoy, cooking for hours with your family all in the kitchen with you laughing at the mistakes and getting excited about the successes, and then all sitting down together for a meal IS a great way to show how thankful you are for your loved ones. 5. No clue. I used to know why and I'm sure a quick Google search would reveal the answer. However...my employer gives Thursday and Friday off. A 4 day weekend trumps a 3 day one. *grin*
The thing about holidays is the same thing about life in general - you get out of it what you make of it. So if your holiday sucks and seems pointless, it is because you have made it suck and be pointless.
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I think Thursday is a fine day because then I get 2 days off of school instead of 1 : )
To be honest it be more fruitful to bash Christmas/Easter than thanksgiving, especially when dealing with God.
Anyhow, imo, not only should one thank God, but should also thank the land, and the food, and the people with them.
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1. I mean it.
2. I have several Gods and Goddesses that are interested in me.
3. Any time you can stop and think about your blessings and be truly thankful is great.
4. Spending days thinking up what dishes you would like to prepare for your loved ones that they will enjoy, cooking for hours with your family all in the kitchen with you laughing at the mistakes and getting excited about the successes, and then all sitting down together for a meal IS a great way to show how thankful you are for your loved ones.
5. No clue. I used to know why and I'm sure a quick Google search would reveal the answer. However...my employer gives Thursday and Friday off. A 4 day weekend trumps a 3 day one. *grin*
The thing about holidays is the same thing about life in general - you get out of it what you make of it. So if your holiday sucks and seems pointless, it is because you have made it suck and be pointless.
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