THANKSgiving

     As mid-November nears, there's so much going on with families and friends. Thanksgiving just so happens to be the holiday in our path every fall season. Some may ask, "Why do we take this so seriously" or "What's so important about Black Friday?". These are both great questions, however, to the average American, Thanksgiving is depicted as a holiday where families gather, a feast is prepared, football is on the flat screen, and mom, grandma, and their friends compile lists for their evening adventure to the mall and various department stores. Apparently we (the Americans) forgot what Thanksgiving is really about.

    Don't get me wrong, I love Thanksgiving, but that's because I get a few extra days off of school to recuperate before finals. I don't even eat that much during the holidays, and my parents don't really go out on Black Friday unless the sale is really that special, because most stores have their Black Friday Sale throughout the week (at least the stores I shop in). Because the past couple of generations (including mine) are so hung up on the material aspect of the holiday, there's not a lot of thought put into what we're truly celebrating. I'm not going to go into detail, but below is a link to the history of Thanksgiving. Granted, it may not be the prettiest or entertaining site, but it will give you a moment where you can actually see why the holiday is named THANKSgiving (Thanksgiving).

    If you have any questions or comments that probably aren't the most polite, please do not post them. This is an education entry and supplement, and I am a college student, so say what you want, but let's remember to be respectful and thankful this holiday season!

Thanksgiving via The History Channel