Yes, I know Thanksgiving doesn't technically come until November. In celebrating Holy Week this year, though, I now believe it should be dubbed something like, "First Thanksgiving," and the day in November when we eat turkey should be called, "Second Thanksgiving." So, that's kind of how I'm going to think of it from now on. I celebrate Thanksgiving two times each year -- one in spring and one in late fall. Feel free to join me!
For whatever reason, Easter meant more to me this year than any year previous. I'm embarrassed to say it, but I've looked forward to Christmas more than Easter -- maybe it's because there are more cultural cues that prepare me for Christmas . . . I don't know. Regardless, I was so thankful for Easter and feel like it surpassed the celebration of Christmas in my heart for the first time. The death and resurrection of Jesus are the most important events in our "family history." So, it feels to me like Easter has finally taken it's proper place in the order of Christian Holy Days.
I'm wondering what you are giving thanks for in terms of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Maybe it's a story you heard at church or maybe it's something new in your own life. Maybe it's something specific and simple or maybe it's something general and grand. Whatever it is, I'd love you to take a minute and post it.
Oh yeah, and if you have any ideas on the food item(s) that should be associated with First Thanksgiving, chime in with those as well. Salsa con queso has already been suggested.
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Mon, April 13, 2009
by Jason Brown