EPISODE · Nov 21, 2025 · 16 MIN
A Mountain Thanksgiving: The History of Thanksgiving in Rural America
from Appalachian Shine
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Appalachian Shine, Cyrus Alderwood explores how the holiday took shape in the hollers and ridges of Central Appalachia. From early frontier gatherings to church-centered traditions, Depression-era community meals, and modern family celebrations, this episode uncovers the rich, heartfelt history behind a uniquely Appalachian Thanksgiving. Warm, reflective, and full of mountain storytelling, it’s a journey through gratitude, resilience, and the traditions that bind rural America together. #Thanksgiving2025 #ThanksgivingSeason #HolidayTraditions #GiveThanks #GratitudeSeason #FallStories #SupportLocal #CommunityStrong #AppalachianShine #Appalachia #CentralAppalachia #MountainStories #AppalachianCulture #AppalachianHistory #RuralAmerica #MountainLife www.supportappalachia.org
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