Thanksgiving may be the last unspoiled national holiday. Christmas is a wreck. Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day are only distinguishable, in the popular perception, from Arbor Day and Flag Day by the fact that they give us a day off. Presidents Day is itself a compromise, and that says it all. Martin Luther King's birthday, like Columbus Day, creates more controversy than concord. New Years never meant anything and never will. And Fourth of July scares the bejesus out of my dog.
But Thanksgiving, in every segment of America, still retains its original meaning and unembellished observance. It's still a time for friends and families to gather and eat, and it still gives us cause to reflect on what life has bestowed upon us.
Enjoy!
Wild Turkey, John James Audubon. Click on the picture for a closer look.
2 comments:
Blessings to you today!
Turkey is an inseparable part of Thanksgiving celebration, and its meat is indeed delicious.
'Run turkey as fast as you can, or you'll get roasted in a pan".
"I'm thankful that I'm not a turkey" wrote a student when asked to write a composition on Thanksgiving Day.
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