Friday, November 12, 2010

Fall & Thanksgiving

It is Fall here at Thomas Family Dentistry, a time when all across our country, the leaves begin to change colors, the air becomes crisp, and families begin to make plans for Thanksgiving.  As I reflected upon Thanksgiving, I was reminded about the first Thanksgiving celebration in our country by the Pilgrims in 1621.  What I did not remember was that the custom of an annually celebrated thanksgiving national holiday, which was first suggested by the Continental Congress in 1770, did not become an official day of Thanksgiving until President Lincoln issued a Thanksgiving Day proclamation in 1863.  Even without an "official day",  thankfully, our American ancestors paused each year for a day of Thanksgiving for 242 years!  May we also continue to be grateful and thankful for our blessings, not just because of a national holiday, but because God has truly bestowed his favor upon our great country!

Today, we at Thomas Family Dentistry wanted to ask you, our wonderful patients,  "How will you be celebrating this Thanksgiving season?"  Our team would love to hear about your favorite places for eating, shopping, entertainment, and your own family holiday customs that make this season so enjoyable.  Feel free to post your responses on our Facebook page.   

God Bless,

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