Thanksgiving Celebration
Some claim Thanksgiving is unworthy
of recognition and celebration.
They feel ruthless white men
invented it at the expense
of those they exploited.
These pundits take a narrow view
of Thanksgiving this time of year,
limited to America's history,
as if it is all that matters--
as if nothing predates it.
Theologians, however,
agree with historians,
when it comes to Thanksgiving,
that has been celebrated
for thousands of years.
For instance, the Israelites
of the Bible's Old Testament
celebrated the "Feast of Weeks"
seven weeks following the celebration
of First Fruits.
It was nothing short of Thanksgiving!
The same as we celebrate today,
as we feel the need to be thankful
for the blessings of life and health.
So, let's put aside hesitation and be thankful!
Copyright © Gerald Greene | Year Posted 2019
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