Ah, Thanksgiving. That most cherished holiday of autumnal feasting, when loved ones gather ’round a full table, laden with roast turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. With heads bowed in prayer, hands held in communion, or eyes lifted to heaven, families give thanks for all good things. Inevitably, Uncle Joe makes some off-color political comments, Grandpa falls asleep at the table, and the kids ask impatiently if they can be excused.
In our national memory, we recollect that first Thanksgiving: Somewhere along the coast of Massachusetts, Pilgrims and Native Americans gather around a long wooden table and share in a neighborly feast in thanks for the harvest. A Pilgrim minister leads the motley crew in prayer, giving thanks to God Almighty for their abundant blessings.
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