How You Should Celebrate Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is celebrated at the end of harvest time as a celebration of the bounty of that year's harvest. The origin of the holiday is similar everywhere in the world; the tradition is to thank God, in whatever form you view Him, for the harvest, which means enough food to last the winter and through the initial growing season the next year.

Thanksgiving is also a time of reflection and remembrance. Many people start their Thanksgiving holiday by visiting a house of worship to thank God for His gifts and teachings. Prayers to God are offered to show gratitude for all the good things that happened to you this year. Prayers are also offered in thanks for the lessons that you have learned this year, be they good or bad each lesson is a blessing in itself. Don't forget to offer prayers for your parents, siblings, relatives, neighbors and friends who have helped you on your life's journey.

During the day, there are lots of fun activities in which you can participate, like pumpkin carving, feasts, pie tosses, turkey wresting, and more. Your local newspaper and news broadcast programs will likely have more information on what is available in your area. Most people just spend a nice day with the family, as a get together for relatives that cannot normally make it to all gatherings. Take photographs, share stories and spread smiles to those in need. Thank God for your family and your friends, and thank your family and friends for being there. Without these wonderful people in your life, who might you be instead?

In the night, before you sleep, take some time to reflect over the day. Think about the good feelings that you had with your family all gathered together, the good things that happened to you over the day, the last week, the last month and year. Remember to thank God again for everything, and remember your family to him. One way to really appreciate family and friends is to specify why you wish God to remember them. Be specific, when Grandma kissed that sprained wrist, when dad fixed your crashed bicycle, when your little sister actually admitted she took your favorite book. God appreciates our prayers and requests more when we remember exactly why we are making those requests or offering those prayers. Karma runs the same way! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!