Thanksgiving Through the Ages
Ancient Thanksgiving Celebrations
Have joined in thankful celebration
For the bounty of the harvest
Freeing them of starvation
Over the winter ahead
Festivals in Greece honour the Grain Goddess Demeter
As she ensures the fertility of the earth
Provides for all earth's creatures
Grand feasts prepared in her honour
Include the first fruits of the season
Festivals in Rome honour Ceres, Goddess of the Corn
Offerings made, sports and games
Enjoyed, all in thankfulness
Gratitude for a plentiful harvest
For feast instead of famine
Thankfulness expressed all through the world all through the seasons
In spring ancient Egyptians
Gave thanks to the God Min
At the time
When the grain harvest was in
Moon cakes baked in China
At the time of the birthday of the Moon
Pigs roasted along with harvest fruits
Giving thanks and hoping
To be granted good fortune
Thanksgiving observed in a variety of ways the world over
To many deities
Bringing together families
Joy of celebration, of expectation and anticipation
Thanksgiving: a mix of gratitude and tradition
Published by Carole Anne Somerville
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Post a CommentNice read - thanks.
Very nice tribute to a festive celebration where giving thanks and family traditions are the key.