November
November
Gladys Taber
Thanksgiving is a very special holiday,
for it is national, religious and nonsectarian.
It has, so far, escaped most of the commercialism
that surrounds Christmas. And it is peculiarly a family
a family holiday, a time for homecoming. I have always
loved the exciting wonderful Christmas celebration,
although more and more I hear people saying they wish
it were over because they are so tired. But Thanksgiving
does mean the giving of thanks to God, and it is a holiday
of belonging only to our country, reminding us of the
Pilgrims who found a day in the midst of their battle for
survival to praise God and ask for His blessing.
The traditional turkey has lost its grandeur since turkey
is available any time of year. There isn't anything special
about vegetables out of season either, for they are always
in season along with fruit and mincemeat for pies.
But the gathering of families around the table has the
beauty of tradition on this day.
November's birthstone is Topaz.
November's celebrations include:
Guy Fawkes Night - 5th (England)
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Our family celebrations include:
Stan's (Di's Dad) Birthday - 1st
Connie (Dave's Grandaughter) Birthday - 8th
Natalia (Dave's Grandaughter) Birthday - 9th
Brian's (Di's Nephew) Birthday -12th
Spark's (Di's Brother) Birthday -22nd
Dorothy's (Di's Sister-In-Law, Dave's Favorite Sister-In-Law) Birthday -26th
