Well, Thanksgiving has past and the Advent season is soon to begin. The word advent means “coming” or “arrival”. While traditions in churches vary, the season of Advent is predominantly celebrated as a time of hope and anticipation. It is both a commemoration of the first coming of Christ, as well as an anticipation of [...]
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20 Nov
Early Thanksgiving Reflections – A Short History
Of the 102 Pilgrims that landed in Plymouth, MA in 1620, only half survived the first winter. With the help of an English-speaking Native American, Squanto, the remaining Pilgrims were able to reap a bountiful harvest in the fall of 1621. They held a harvest feast for three days to celebrate and rejoice. While this [...]
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