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Thanksgiving is not all it’s let out to be. The history behind this holiday is shrouded in controversy, propaganda and myths. Howard Zinn, one of America’s most famous historians and the author of A People’s History of the United States, writes that Thanksgiving is not all peachy peachy. It was during the early 1600s that the Native Americans and the Pilgrims were at constant war with each other; meaning it was bloodshed not brotherhood that brought these communities together. Around 1621 the Pilgrims had another massive crop failure and it was thanks to this that the local Indians shared their dinner with the Pilgrims. Obviously, it is not the song and dance most stories say. Remember, American history with the Indians is fraught with terror, genocide, war, and deceptive practices with regards to treaties.
I hope that everyone enjoyed the day! Happy Thanksgiving!
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All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts, his acts being seven ages.
~William Shakespeare (As You Like It Act II, Scene VII)
I ate way too much! I have to say being an Australian I love the whole idea about this Holiday!!!
I love the fact it brings people together to be grateful for what you have
I also love the parade!! I went to watch them blow up the balloons after I collected my daughter after school. I took some photos and posted them on my blog if anyone is interested
Just google "Tanya in Manhattan" and it comes up
I hope everyone had a lovely time
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