Every year about this time we see stories crop up about the factual account of Thankgiving. There are a multitude of accounts on the web proclaiming to reveal the "real truth".
This account seems to be accurate based on the known writings of 17th century Pilgrims and explorers. But, what's really important is not whether Thanksgiving was called Thanksgiving, or whether they actually ate Wild Turkey or deer meat, or whether it became a yearly tradition or a sporadic event. It's the giving thanks part that matters.
Thursday the family and I will heartily salute Miles Standish and Tisquantum, and drink a toast to our country's history. We'll give thanks to God for this great country, home and hearth. I sincerely hope you all do the same, and with vigor.
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