tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639671463177005430.post7304586845562658547..comments2024-02-11T15:58:56.885-08:00Comments on Eclecticity: Thanksgiving-GratitudeEclecticityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01515852321697380521noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639671463177005430.post-46110478634813062722013-10-15T06:28:02.244-07:002013-10-15T06:28:02.244-07:00Thank you. For us Canadians, historically its root...Thank you. For us Canadians, historically its roots are traced back to explorer Martin Frobisher and 1578. You can read more about that <a href="http://www.thetelegram.com/Blog-Article/b/25210/What-is-the-history-behind-Thanksgiving-in-Canada" rel="nofollow">here</a><br /><br />It's also true that our traditions have likely been influenced by our neighbours to the South. <br /><br />In terms of people of faith celebrating Thanksgiving, those in the Judeo-Christian tradition would likely trace the roots back to biblical times and the celebration of the harvest festival-offering God the first fruits of their crops. <br /><br />As for your question regarding whether it encourages an attitude of gratitude every day, well I'd hope so, for some at least. Eclecticityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515852321697380521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639671463177005430.post-56679064555698921852013-10-15T01:33:21.210-07:002013-10-15T01:33:21.210-07:00I'm a bit late with this, but happy Canadian T...I'm a bit late with this, but happy Canadian Thanksgiving Day to you and yours. I live in the UK and have to confess to being unaware of the significance of this day in Canada. Does having one day a year to focus on 'thanksgiving' help to encourage an attitude of gratitude every day?Nancy Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414597433860002332noreply@blogger.com