http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/thanksgiving/ en-us Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:34:01 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2411600/posts I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels. My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, ‘This Is the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are Received.’ I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets and scraps from people all over the world. Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the second section. The angel then said... ??? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2411600/posts#comment Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:34:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399204/posts Despite heartfelt warnings from friends and family, even an occasional, “Don’t go in there!” I keep an Internet eye on what I call the Loony Left. These muddle-brained folk are not about a coherent ideology like Marxism; their agenda (if you can call it that) is typically a jumble of clichés, empty slogans entering on multiculturalism, diversity, race and ethnic grievances, a dollop of feminism, a half cup of anti-Americanism, a pinch of economic redistribution and whatever might attract this motley crew of progressive “activists.” My aim in tracking this web-based nonsense is quite serious – much of today’s horrific... Family Security Matters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2399204/posts#comment Thu, 3 Dec 2009 12:57:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2397753/posts When we sit down at the Thanksgiving table this week I am quite certain there at least a few feelings that swoop up and tug at our conscience. However we intend to celebrate this ceremonial coming together of family and friends, there is the distinct possibility that something may be missing from the table. It could be the representation of the gift of thanks from our last Thanksgiving. Just what is that gift of thanks that may be a distinctly distant memory? It could be the true meaning to what we are giving the credit for our thanks. Is it... Hearken The Watchmen http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2397753/posts#comment Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:26:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2396977/posts U.S. President Barack Obama fills a bag with a Thanksgiving day pumpkin pie alongside first lady Michelle Obama (2nd R) and their daughter Malia (3rd R) during their visit to Martha's Table, a community-improvement organization for the underprivileged in Washington, November 25, 2009. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2396977/posts#comment Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:55:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396459/posts Walter Reed, Week 241, 11/27/09 Thanksgiving – Thanking Our Brave Soldiers The Friday After Thanksgiving FRONT GATE NOTES November 27, 2009, Thanksgiving, No Bus and Patriotism Friday night after Thanksgiving is normally quiet with light traffic. Tonight was no different. Very windy, making the hi 40’s seem like the lo 30’s. Even so, eleven of us were in place during the evening. The wind was so stiff that our banners would have blown away, leaving us with signs and hand held flags. The war doesn’t stop though and two big ambulances raced down Georgia Ave and into Walter Reed to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396459/posts#comment Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:57:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396209/posts A Washington state family whose turkey was stolen by a dog on Thanksgiving have quite a story to tell about how they eventually got the bird back (Nov 28). See Video News for more Associated Press via Yahoo! News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2396209/posts#comment Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:01:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395970/posts Comparing today's Thanksgiving Proclamation by President Obama with last year's by President Bush presents us a study in contrasts. Specifically, one heart that turns in gratitude to God and one that doesn't... A friend observes this may be the first time in the history of presidential Thanksgiving proclamations the President does not call men to give thanks to God. If anyone has the gumption to check it out, please let us know. First, President Barack Hussein Obama; second, President George W. Bush. Bayly Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395970/posts#comment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 19:48:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395896/posts The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. (Psalm 103:8-12) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395896/posts#comment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:40:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395790/posts Elizabeth Smith says she cooked the ham the night before and asked her father-in-law to wake her up on Thanksgiving morning so she could cook the rest. But when she woke up at 7 a.m., she said, Donald "Junior" Smith was already stuffing the turkey. With celery. Elizabeth's husband, Tristan Smith, is allergic to celery. "It makes him sick," she said. She started crying. Junior yelled. Elizabeth's husband shouted at his dad for yelling at his wife. "You're not going to step in my wife's face," Tristan hollered, according to Elizabeth. St. Petersburg Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395790/posts#comment Sat, 28 Nov 2009 11:41:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395614/posts WASHINGTON, D.C., November 27, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - President Obama's brief proclamation of Thanksgiving Day on November 26 was unique among all recorded Thanksgiving proclamations by his predecessors: it is the first one that fails to directly acknowledge the existence of God. The beneficence shown by God to America is a theme that traditionally defines the Thanksgiving holiday, and this theme is strongly emphasized in the original Thanksgiving Day proclamations and consistently acknowledged even by modern presidents. Obama's unprecedented proclamation, however, only makes indirect mention of God by quoting George Washington, stating: "Today, we recall President George Washington, who proclaimed our... lifesitenews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395614/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:25:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395582/posts Forget Thanksgiving, Today Is New American Holiday! President Honors Fore-Fathers bythelastcrusade.org President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are celebrating Eid al-Adna in the White House.The Muslim holiday which takes place today celebrates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismael to Allah.This year, Eid al-Adna represents the high tide of the hajj - - the annual pilgrimage of Muslims to Mecca, a journey which must be made at least once in the lifetime of every Muslim believer.The President’s Grandmother Sarah is presently in the holy city and making her three trips around the Kaaba.To proclaim his belief that America... The Last Crusade http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395582/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:57:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2395551/posts Oh my. The other week, the neighbor, who lives six miles up the road, stopped by and invited me to two Thanksgiving dinners; one on Thanksgiving Day itself, the other the day after. He was obviously hoping I would attend both of them--after all, there's not many people in this area of the Sandhills of Nebraska--but I got the sense he really wanted me to come today (Friday), if I wasn't willing to do the Thanksgiving Day thing, too. Well, no, I wasn't willing to do the Thanksgiving Day thing, but I was curious about this day-after-Thanksgiving event, and so... conservativecave.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2395551/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:36:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395535/posts In this photo from another Thanksgiving celebration in Iraq, The Red Bull logo of the 34th Infantry Division is displayed in bread for their Thanksgiving meal on Contingency Operating Base Basrah, Nov. 26. Photo by Spc. Samuel Soza, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. BAGHDAD — Two cultures come together at a table. The hosts, strangers in an exotic land, welcome native guests with a rich history stretching back thousands of years. This scene, reminiscent of the historic celebration at Plymouth, took place here on Forward Operating Base Falcon, Nov. 26, as dozens of Iraqi tribal, civil and military leaders and... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395535/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:13:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395413/posts We had the chance to talk with her earlier today at the 6th Annual Turkey Trot and she was full of energy. "This is so encouraging, nice warm reception. I should have expected it because it's the Tri-Cities, and amazing hospitable people live here, we love it," said Palin. Sarah Palin was surrounded by hundreds including a handful of supporters from Alaska. The former Vice Presidential candidate has taken a few days off her nationwide book tour to spend her Thanksgiving weekend with family and friends. She has two aunts in town and deep roots in the Tri-City area. "It's... Governor Palin 4 President http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395413/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:27:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395389/posts Thanksgiving dinner video from the dining facilities (DFACs) on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Iraq and Afghanistan, 2009. Soundtrack is my addition, and should be familiar to one and all. I'm thankful to have been there, done that, and be home for this one. And I'm thankful that the men and women of the US military keep on keeping on. Mudville Gazette http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395389/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:36:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395372/posts When the current resident of the White House learned that the Pilgrims invited Indians to the first Thanksgiving he decided to do the same. I think he may have invited the wrong ones. (sarc off) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395372/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:00:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395360/posts “In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwriten, by the loyall subjects of our dread soveraigne Lord, King James, by the grace of God, of Great Britaine, Franc, and Ireland king, defender of the faith, etc. “Haveing undertaken, for the glorie of God, and advancemente of the Christian faith, and honour of our king and countrie, a voyage to plant the first colonie in the Northerne parts of Virginia, doe by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one another, covenant and combine our selves togeather into a civill body politick, for our... MichNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395360/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:32:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395327/posts If you're looking for something more creative than a sandwich to make with your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this is an easy recipe that's sure to please. You can also substitute with chicken. TheCypressTimes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2395327/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:15:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395228/posts 100 Reasons to be Thankful, Even in Hard Times November 26th, 2009 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur For my article this week, I decided to ask people (young and old) what they were thankful for this Thanksgiving. Truly, we have much to thank God for! I offer my thanks to all who helped me with this, and wish all of you a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving!I am thankful for . . . The health of my family. Taking naps on the couch or in the backyard. Driving the scenic route. Community events open to the public. My (flawed) relationships with God... CE.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395228/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:25:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395224/posts Let Us Give Thanks November 26th, 2009 by Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson As we celebrate our national Thanksgiving holiday in 2009, are you feeling worry, fear, anger, or despair about the direction of our country? Let us instead give thanks.As we pass through this temporal world of “tares and wheat,” we may vacillate between seeing the glass as half empty instead of half full. Many patriotic Americans are sad and fearful at what they see happening in the country we love so dearlyFiscal insanity prevails in Washington where an already bankrupt government persists in digging ever deeper into the hole... CE.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395224/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:11:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395197/posts Since most of us have grown up with the Thanksgiving Holiday it is easy for us to assume that this is the way things are and should be but it has not always been so nor is it necessarily so. The American Thanksgiving holiday is the result of a series of presidential proclamations. It became a federal holiday in mid-20th century. The apostolic churches in the first century, however, experienced no such national or official affirmation of their faith. The Apostle Peter called the Christians of Asia Minor “strangers and exiles” (1 Pet 2:11). Indeed they were. They had much... Heidelblog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395197/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:13:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395182/posts For everyone who didn't vote for Obama, "Happy Thanksgiving!" For all those who did vote for him, "Enjoy your Turkey!" Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395182/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:31:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395177/posts One of the persistent American misunderstandings is that Thanksgiving is about celebrating abundance. Norman Rockwell helped the myth along as much as anyone. In his 1943 series, "The Four Freedoms," the famous "Freedom from Want" painting depicts a smiling grandma hoisting a bird to the table with Uncle Ed there on the left eyeing up a juicy drumstick for himself. *break* When Rockwell painted the happy clan, all grinning at the prospect of a big feed, America was an economically depressed nation struggling through a two-front world war. Grandma had to empty out her ration book to lay out even... The Washington Examiner http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395177/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:13:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2395170/posts VIRGINIA, Va. -- It's probably the last time that Timothy M. Kaine will step outside his house in the morning to find two dead deer and a turkey on his doorstep. But yesterday, the outgoing Virginia governor and his wife, first lady Anne Holton, stood outside the Executive Mansion in Richmond to preside over a Thanksgiving tradition that dates to the late 1600s -- Virginia's Indian tribes paying tribute to the governor. On a damp and gray but mild morning, Kaine welcomed about 200 people, including members of several generations of Indians in traditional garb, as well as Capitol Square... Richmond Times-Dispatch http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2395170/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:49:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395166/posts Thanksgiving Day (USA)Fourth Thursday in NovemberJan Davidsz. de HeemEucharist in Fruit Wreath - 1648 - Oil on canvas, 138 x 125,5 cmKunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna History from the 1913 edition of the Catholic Encyclopedia:A civil holiday observed annually in the United States of America on the last Thursday in November. The president issues a proclamation, calling on the citizens, all Federal officials, and others subject to Federal authority to observe the day as one of national thanksgiving and prayer. The governors of states concur in the president's proclamation and also recommend the citizens to observe the holiday, and all public... WF-F.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/2395166/posts#comment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:45:43 GMT