It's Not About the Turkey - J. Davy Crockett III

Do you have a pet peeve? You know, an irritation that rankles you but is relatively minor in the grand scheme of things? As Americans approach our national day of Thanksgiving, it irritates me when people flippantly refer to it as “Turkey Day.” It is so much more than a day for turkey, football, and all the trimmings! Now, these things are great traditions that I enjoy as much as the next person—but they should not overshadow the origins and the meaning of the occasion. When one considers the great bounty of physical blessings, including personal freedoms, that we enjoy in this country and much of the Western world—even in hard times—a profound pause to give thanks to the One who makes it possible should be the highest order of the day. Full text here - https://www.tomorrowsworld.org/commentary/its-not-about-the-turkey