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Originally Posted by dekeguy
Ever since my Dad told us about how 'thanksgiving' was really a puritan attempt to replace Christmas which they viewed as too C-of-E in practice back in colonial days we have tended to down play the whole thing and concentrate on the main event of 25 December.
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While it may be true that Thanksgiving took on added significance in parts of New England due to Puritan downplaying of all but the most religious aspects of Christmas (much like Hogmanay in Presbyterian Scotland), Thanksgiving itself was simply a New World take on the harvest festivals that have, in one form or another, been part of almost every culture in the world, including English and Native American. In a modern twist on that, I don't think I'm alone in appreciating Thanksgiving partially because it lacks the commercialism that has infected Christmas.
Either way, enjoy your celebration.