2007-11-21 06:12:17 · 12 answers · asked by The Mad Padishah 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You can be thankful for just about anything.
2007-11-21 06:16:56 · update #1
Who cares who gave who thanks, it is not dogmatic, sheesh.
The pilgrims were just happy to be alive. So what if they thanked their god. This holiday transcends that.
2007-11-21 06:17:57 · update #2
one of the few, not the only one.. ;-)
2007-11-21 06:22:34 · update #3
4th of July?
Veteran's Day
Flag day
memorial day
labor day
President's day
oh, and I almost forgot:
My birthday
2007-11-21 06:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by Morey000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Independence Day
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Labor Day
2007-11-21 06:18:52 · answer #2 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much, although in the last few decades (since the 1950's) it has taken on a bit of religious significance for a number of people.
2007-11-21 06:34:22 · answer #3 · answered by kveldulf_gondlir 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tis true it is one of the few. It is a great time of year to get together with family by bringing us closer. Have a happy one.
God Bless, C
2007-11-21 16:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by Marina 1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it is still heavily influenced by the Christian faith. It was, after all, started by the Puritans, and is a celebration of giving thanks to God.
What I don't understand is people who don't believe God exists celebrating Thanksgiving. Who, exactly, are they thanking?
2007-11-21 06:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by Blue Eyed Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are tons in America. A large number of our holidays have a patriotic, not religious, purpose.
2007-11-21 06:42:13 · answer #6 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who do you think that the pilgrims were thanking. GOD FOR THE HARVEST-------- it was celebration in thanksgiving for God providing the land and food for them.
2007-11-21 06:42:37 · answer #7 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
but it does share many qualities (even timing) with a pagan holiday called Mabon. (Not that this is where it is derived from, they just have several qualities in common).
2007-11-21 06:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by lupinesidhe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the name "Thanksgiving" is at least an implication of religion. Who are you "thanking" if not a deity?
2007-11-21 06:16:02 · answer #9 · answered by Hera Sent Me 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Yes, though most are secular
2007-11-21 06:45:57 · answer #10 · answered by ruriksson 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋