I was thinking today as I was wishing various people "Happy Thanksgiving" how it really was a wonder that no one got upset with me for saying it and me wishing them that didn't bother them. It was simply amazing that I could share my sentiments regarding a religious holiday founded on God without being told I must call it something more politically correct. I can just see it now, mobs of people raving that Thanksgiving has to be deemed Harvest Day and if you don't say Happy Harvest Day to someone, you are not being politically correct.
I find it amazing that it is not ok in our society to tell people Merry Christmas, but we can wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. Do they even realize what Thanksgiving is? Yeah Christmas may be when we celebrate the birth of Christ, but Thanksgiving is a day of giving thanks to God. The pilgrims who came to this new world came here for religious freedom, so they could be free to serve God and worship Him in a new land without having to adhere to rules of the church in England. The day they celebrated Thanksgiving was a time for them to come together and give thanks to God for everything He had provided for them in this new land- including shelter, food, and new friends. And most of all to give Him thanks for the new freedom they had to worship God in this new land.
So really it is such a wonder no one gets offended when I wish them "Happy Thanksgiving". I don't think they really realize the true meaning behind the day, and well most people don't realize the true meaning behind Christmas so why should it be wrong for me to say Merry Christmas? "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord " and not be politically correct. That last part I added myself =) I will tell you Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, Happy Valentine's Day (even if you don't believe in love), and Happy Easter. And really how come no one is offended by someone saying Happy Easter either? This world is so messed up... Just my thoughts on the subject
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