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Article: Thanksgiving comes alive via Internet or around fire.(Family Times)(Home-Schooling Today)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- November 18, 1997
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In a few weeks, families across the United States will gather to feast and give thanks for the blessings of the past year. With the holiday just around the corner, it may be a good time to incorporate Thanksgiving into your home-school lesson.
When you hear the word "Thanksgiving," what is the first word or thought that pops into your head?
Most Americans would say pumpkin pie, football or turkey. Hardly ever do we think of the Pilgrims and giving thanks to God. Like what has happened to many other national holidays, the original meaning or intent of Thanksgiving has been nearly forgotten. Thanksgiving was supposed to direct our nation to giving ...