Happy Thanksgiving and Holidays...

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• oscar rubio Madrid (Spain)Posts: 286MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  Although my country does not celebrate it, Happy Thanksgiving to you if you do
• pyrat Posts: 260MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  Actually Oscar, although generally credited to the English at Plymouth (current Massachusetts) in 1621, it is argued, some say convincingly, by the likes of Dr. Michael Gannon, Robyn Gioia and others that the earliest such celebration was held in Saint Augustine Florida, September 8th 1565, by the Spanish expedition lead by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
  
  In any event, Happy Thanksgiving AJBers {[]

  Pyrat
  Reflections in a double bourbon...
• oscar rubio Madrid (Spain)Posts: 286MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  pyrat wrote:

  Actually Oscar, although generally credited to the English at Plymouth (current Massachusetts) in 1621, it is argued, some say convincingly, by the likes of Dr. Michael Gannon, Robyn Gioia and others that the earliest such celebration was held in Saint Augustine Florida, September 8th 1565, by the Spanish expedition lead by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
  
  In any event, Happy Thanksgiving AJBers {[]

  
  
  Thanks for the explanation, I had no idea where that tradition came
• Hardyboy Posts: 5,906Chief of Staff

  November 2011

  As my colleague, a history professor, likes to point out, the modern American Thanksgiving was actually established by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 to commemorate the Union victories (and horrific human losses on both sides) at Vicksburg and Gettysburg. . .the Pilgrim connection is actually artificial. Well, whatever, Happy Thanksgiving, fellow Yanks. . .and, for the rest of you, Happy Thursday!

  Vox clamantis in deserto
• thesecretagent CornwallPosts: 2,151MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  I like the idea of Thanksgiving. American friends of mine tell me it's all about the dinner, the football and family. No presents being swapped.Every holiday in Britain has become a commercial event now.

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• Hardyboy Posts: 5,906Chief of Staff

  November 2011

  Don't romanticize us too much, secretagent. . .us Yanks invented the crass over-commercialization of holidays! The day after Thanksgiving has become known as "Black Friday," when retailers sell products at enormous discounts, and it serves as the official start to the Christmas shopping season. Stores open very early that day--5:00 a.m., 4:00 a.m., and, increasingly, midnight or even 8:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving itself. People begin lining up (or "queuing up") outside the stores often days before the event--bringing tents, cooking gear, portable televisions--all to be the first ones in to sweep up those great Black Friday deals. And, to many, this is their Thanksgiving tradition!

  Vox clamantis in deserto
• Pendragon ColoradoPosts: 2,640MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  I spent four hours cooking dinner for myself and my folks today. what an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon!!
  
  happy thanksgiving, all!!
  
  in other news, NOW I am ok with all the Christmas stuff that sprung up in October...

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• Donald Grant U.S.A.Posts: 2,251Quartermasters

  November 2011

  Happy thanksgiving all!
  
  DG

  So, what sharp little eyes you've got...wait till you get to my teeth.
  
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• ke02eww USPosts: 2,063MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  Actually my second grandson was born earlier today.
  
  both matthew jacob and mum are safe and well, so I have something to give thanks for....
  
  :007)

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• pyrat Posts: 260MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  Congratulations Ke02eww, best wishes to you and your family.

  Pyrat
  Reflections in a double bourbon...
• oscar rubio Madrid (Spain)Posts: 286MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  ke02eww wrote:

  Actually my second grandson was born earlier today.
  
  both matthew jacob and mum are safe and well, so I have something to give thanks for....
  
  :007)

  
  Congratullation For you & your family,two grandson??,WOW!!!!
• thesecretagent CornwallPosts: 2,151MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  ke02eww wrote:

  Actually my second grandson was born earlier today.
  
  both matthew jacob and mum are safe and well, so I have something to give thanks for....
  
  :007)

  
  Congrats! -{

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• Pendragon ColoradoPosts: 2,640MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  ke02eww wrote:

  Actually my second grandson was born earlier today.
  
  both matthew jacob and mum are safe and well, so I have something to give thanks for....
  
  :007)

  
  Congrats to you and your family!

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• Mr_Ice USPosts: 137MI6 Agent

  November 2011

  Speaking of traditions, SyFy did a decent Bondathon this year.
  I love making the dinner and glancing up at the TV from time to time to see which Bond is doing what in what move right now.
  We cook the turkey in a smoker, so there's a fair amount of drink hoisting standing around the smoker while it cooks.
  You have to keep an eye on that thing you know. It's thirsty work.
  Happy T-Giving everyone.