Thursday, November 24, 2011

Giving Thanks

Breaking bread and sharing a meal with family and friends are some of our most deep-rooted traditions, all the world over.  The official holiday of Thanksgiving is celebrated on the third Thursday of November in America, and the second Monday of October in Canada.

The act of sharing a meal comprised of nature's bountiful harvest and expressing gratitude for our blessings in life isn't limited to a specific time or place.  However, I still think that we in America greatly look forward to Thanksgiving Day.  The smell of good food being prepared in the kitchen, familiar voices of family members of all ages, Thanksgiving Day parades in the morning, and football in the afternoon; it's all part of the American Thanksgiving experience.

What are you thankful for today?


The fall harvest of fruit and vegetables?


Succulent baked ham, roast beef, or...turkey?



Johnson Brothers "His Majesty", from an original hand engraving.















 "Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home".

I hope you shared a meal with loved ones today, and thank you for stopping by the House at Forest Manor.   I'll be linking this post to Tablescape Thursday, hosted by Susan at Between Naps on the Porch, Home Sweet Home, hosted by Sherry at The Charm of Home, and Seasonal Sundays hosted by The Tablescaper.

Also linking to The Post of the Month Club, hosted by Laura at Happy Homemaker UK.  Thanks for hosting, Laura!


Denise








Happy Thanksgiving



Jennie A. Brownscombe (1914)
Source Wikipedia


May you and your loved ones have a very thankful and blessed Thanksgiving Day!

Denise  
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