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We all know the story of Thanksgiving. Or do we? This uniquely American holiday has a rich and little known history beyond the famous feast of 1621. In Thanksgiving, award-winning author Melanie Kirkpatrick journeys through four centuries of history, giving us a vivid portrait of our nation's best-loved holiday. Drawing on newspaper accounts, private correspondence, historical documents, and cookbooks, Thanksgiving brings to life the full history of the holiday and what it has meant to generations of Americans. Many famous figures walk these pages—Washington, who proclaimed our first Thanksgiving as a nation amid controversy about his Constitutional power to do so; Lincoln, who wanted to heal a divided nation sick of war when he called for all Americans—North and South—to mark a Thanksgiving Day; FDR, who set off a debate on state's rights when he changed the traditional date of Thanksgiving. Ordinary Americans also play key roles in the Thanksgiving story—the New England Indians who boycott Thanksgiving as a Day of Mourning; Sarah Josepha Hale, the nineteenth-century editor and feminist who successfully campaigned for Thanksgiving to be a national holiday; the 92nd Street Y in New York City, which founded Giving Tuesday, an online charity established in the long tradition of Thanksgiving generosity. Kirkpatrick also examines the history of Thanksgiving football and, of course, Thanksgiving dinner. While the rites and rituals of the holiday have evolved over the centuries, its essence remains the same: family and friends feasting together in a spirit of gratitude to God, neighborliness, and hospitality. Thanksgiving is Americans' oldest tradition. Kirkpatrick's enlightening exploration offers a fascinating look at the meaning of the holiday that we gather together to celebrate on the fourth Thursday of November. With Readings for Thanksgiving Day designed to be read aloud around the table.

The origins and ever-changing story of America's favorite holiday

Enjoy this meticulously edited collection, dedicated to the holiday of gratefulness and forgiveness:_x000D_ An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Louisa May Alcott)_x000D_ Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery)_x000D_ The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery)_x000D_ Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen (O. Henry)_x000D_ The Purple Dress (O. Henry)_x000D_ An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot)_x000D_ Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field)_x000D_ Three Thanksgivings (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)_x000D_ John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne)_x000D_ Helen's Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge)_x000D_ Thanksgiving at the Polls (Edward Everett Hale)_x000D_ Millionaire Mike's Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter)_x000D_ The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang)_x000D_ The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty)_x000D_ A Wolfville Thanksgiving (Alfred Henry Lewis)_x000D_ How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe)_x000D_ The Thanksgiving Guest (Nora Perry)_x000D_ The Thanksgiving Party and its Consequences (Mary Jane Holmes)_x000D_ The Night before Thanksgiving (Sarah Orne Jewett)_x000D_ Miss Heck's Thanksgiving Party (Ida Hamilton Munsell)_x000D_ A Dear Little Girl's Thanksgiving Holidays (Amy Ella Blanchard) _x000D_ Chanticleer: A Thanksgiving Story of the Peabody Family (Cornelius Mathews)_x000D_ The Kingdom Of Greedy (P. J. Stahl)_x000D_ Thankful (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman)_x000D_ Beetle Ring's Thanksgiving Mascot (Sheldon C. Stoddard)_x000D_ Mistress Esteem Elliott's Molasses Cake (Kate Upson Clark)_x000D_ The First Thanksgiving (Albert F. Blaisdell, Francis K. Ball)_x000D_ Thanksgiving at Todd's Asylum (Winthrop Packard)_x000D_ Wishbone Valley (R. K. Munkittrick)_x000D_ Patem's Salmagundi (E. S. Brooks)_x000D_ Mrs. November's Dinner Party (Agnes Carr)_x000D_ The Visit - A Story of The Children of The Tower (Maud Lindsay)_x000D_ The Story of Ruth and Naomi; Adapted from the Bible _x000D_ Bert's Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge)_x000D_ How Obadiah Brought A Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland)_x000D_ The White Turkey's Wing (Sophie Swett)_x000D_ The Thanksgiving Goose (Fannie Brown)_x000D_ A Novel Postman (A. W. Wheildon)_x000D_ Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field)...

Thanksgiving: 'To exhibit an attitude of thanks, of gratitude, toward the giver of a gift.' Can you remember the last time you shared a Thanksgiving meal with family and friends and then found yourself thinking about the conversations the next day? Do you know what the four main items are that each person should always bring to their Thanksgiving gathering? Would you be interested to learn about the magical, life-changing power of giving daily thanks in your life? And would you like to learn of the gift that God desires but cannot buy for Himself, but that you can present to Him? In The Thanksgiving Handbook, author Robert Cozby takes the reader through a memorable Thanksgiving holiday and on a journey up into the mountains, exploring the answers to these questions and more. The Thanksgiving Handbook explores the concept, the attitude, and the action of giving of thanks, both during the designated holiday of Thanksgiving and in everyday life, with the purpose of expanding the parameters of understanding as it pertains to offering up thanks for blessings, gifts, and for life itself.

This carefully edited collection of the greatest tales of Thanksgiving is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: An English Dinner of Thanksgiving (George Eliot) An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving (Louisa May Alcott) Aunt Susanna's Thanksgiving Dinner (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Genesis of the Doughnut Club (Lucy Maud Montgomery) Ezra's Thanksgivin' Out West (Eugene Field) John Inglefield's Thanksgiving (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Helen's Thanksgiving (Susan Coolidge) Thanksgiving at the Polls (Edward Everett Hale) Millionaire Mike's Thanksgiving (Eleanor H. Porter) The Thanksgiving of the Wazir (Andrew Lang) The Master of the Harvest (Mrs. Alfred Gatty) How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Queer Little Baker Man (Phila Butler Bowman) A Turkey for the Stuffing (Katherine Grace Hulbert) Mrs. November's Party (Agnes Carr) The Debut of Dan'l Webster (Isabel Gordon Curtis) The Two Alms, or the Thanksgiving Day Gift (Eleanor L. Skinner) The Kingdom of the Greedy (P. J. Stahl) Thankful (Mary E. Wilkins Freeman) Beetle Ring's Thanksgiving Mascot (Sheldon C. Stoddard) Mistress Esteem Elliott's Molasses Cake (Kate Upson Clark) The First Thanksgiving (Albert F. Blaisdell and Francis K. Ball) Thanksgiving at Todd's Asylum (Winthrop Packard) Wishbone Valley (R. K. Munkittrick) Patem's Salmagundi (E. S. Brooks) The Visit (Maud Lindsay) The Story of Ruth and Naomi (Bible) Bert's Thanksgiving (J. T. Trowbridge) A Thanksgiving Story (Miss L. B. Pingree) How Obadiah Brought About a Thanksgiving (Emily Hewitt Leland) The White Turkey's Wing (Sophie Swett) A Mystery in the Kitchen (Olive Thorne Miller) Who Ate the Dolly's Dinner? (Isabel Gordon Curtis)….

Of Gratitude & Happiness - The Thanksgiving Storybook' stands as a rich anthology that captures the essence of Thanksgiving through a diverse array of literary styles, featuring works from a cadre of esteemed authors. The trove of narratives, essays, and poems within its pages not just celebrate the quintessential themes of gratitude and happiness but also traverse a broader literary landscape, reflecting the period's intricate social tapestries and philosophical musings. From historical tales to deeply personal reflections, the collection offers a comprehensive exploration of Thanksgiving's multifaceted significance, making standout pieces by editors and collective contributions pivotal in shaping its overarching narrative. The anthology draws upon the collective wisdom and experiences of authors who have been instrumental in American literature and beyond. Figures such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, and Nathaniel Hawthorne bring with them the weight of the American Renaissance, while others like George Eliot and Andrew Lang contribute from the broader stream of Victorian literature. This melting pot of authors, each with their unique backgrounds and literary prowess, converges on the shared themes of gratitude and happiness, thereby enriching the anthology's narrative depth. Their contributions not only reflect their own epochs and literary movements but also serve as a bridge connecting diverse cultural and historical contexts to the present-day reader. 'Of Gratitude & Happiness - The Thanksgiving Storybook' is more than an anthology; it is an invitation to delve into the rich tapestry of human emotions and narratives surrounding the theme of Thanksgiving. Readers are encouraged to explore this collection for both its educational value and its profound insights into the complexity of gratitude and happiness. Through the varied voices and literary styles presented, this book fosters a dialogue between the works of its contributors, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the timeless themes of the Thanksgiving spirit through the lens of some of literature's most beloved figures.