Perhaps the first literary account of the idea of Native Americans and Pilgrims having a meal together (with the epitome that is a turkey) is vividly written by colonist William Bradford in Of Plymouth Plantation. I had the chance this semester to read portions of this text, especially the "first Thanksgiving account". It was really interesting that the image that I was taught throughout my life of how the "first Thanksgiving" looked sounded extremely like how Bradford wrote it! The irony is that the actual event is less than likely to have ever happened (at least, not in the way Bradford described it with happy feelings of peace). However, what did connect in the way of Thanksgiving was the colonists' appreciation for their belief of God's Providence in their lives; the idea stands to American culture today: Thank God for all his blessings.
Woke up this morning really contemplating all the blessings I've been given throughout my life... I'm a really blessed guy. Everything truly happens for a reason. Thank God!
Hoping that you and your family have a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving.
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