The meaning of Thanksgiving has stayed the same over time. Being thankful has always been at the heart of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Immigrants received help from Native Americans and gave thanks. The darkest side of American History took place during those times when settlers pushed Native Americans off their lands. A history that should give pause before lecturing other nations on human rights. We should never forget and we should never stop being thankful.
One thing that has not changed in dark times and during the changes from becoming an agricultural nation to an industrial nation to an information age is the opportunity to be thankful and to give. A time to be thankful for what we have in bountiful harvests, family and the chance to give to our community.
Recently a positive trend during the Thanksgiving Holiday is to give to local food banks. This giving culminates at a walk/run to feed the hungry in many communities across this nation. Food banks depend on the giving Americans have embraced by sharing abundantly on this day. We are grateful for our abundance. A major portion of food banks budget for the entire year comes during this week of gratitude.
In the community where I live there is a run to feed the hungry. Registration for participating is $35. More than 25,000 people are expected at tomorrows run/walk and each participant will receive much more than their contribution in knowing they are helping to feed those in need throughout the next year.
I wish all Americans a great day of Thanksgiving and hope all who can give back will take this opportunity make a donation to your local food bank.
Cheers!
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