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What Are We Thankful For This Thanksgiving?
 
Thanksgiving is truly a special day and we usually associate Thanksgiving with the early Pilgrims but in fact the origins and meaning of this holiday have broader significance. When we think of Thanksgiving, we think of parades, gatherings, traditional football games on television, turkey dinners and shopping, but Thanksgiving Day is indeed more than a day of fond memories, parades, football, and special dinners.    Keeping in mind the origins and the diversity of the holiday, we should occasionally re-examine why we are celebrating. Sometimes, we are too busy with our lives, too focused on making a living and holidays too often become stressful or commercialized so that we fail to reflect on the real meaning they hold for us. Rather than rushing to the store and loading up on twice what you need or can afford, why not go back to the basics this year?     It’s particularly important to make this holiday reflective. Have teachable moments with your children, asking them what they are thankful for. Maybe write up a list and think together about ways you can celebrate those particular blessings. At the same time, let go of aspects of the holiday that are not meaningful, ... more

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