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THANKSGIVING: Its true history
Slaughting native people for their natural resources is now and has always been the heart and soul of American Thanksgiving.
Most of us by now have heard that the whole story of American Thanksgiving with natives bringing food to the starving settlers is complete B.S., but what is the real story? I found an interesting article that does a good job summarizing the true story of Thanksgiving. Here's probably my favorite part:
The churches of Manhattan announced a day of ?thanksgiving? to celebrate victory over the savages... During the feasting, the hacked off heads of Natives were kicked through the streets of Manhattan like soccer balls.
Did you know however that the first Thanksgiving was actually in Canada? Not surprisingly the purpose of Canadian Thanksgiving wasn't to celebrate killing savages, but was actually similar to the myth of American Thanksgiving. The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English explorer, Martin Frobisher, who held a formal ceremony in 1578 to give thanks for surviving a long journey in search of the Orient. During the American Revolution, Americans who remained loyal to England moved to Canada and brought with them traditions of American Thanksgiving. Now both are celebrated pretty much the same way, but at different times of the year.
Perhaps understanding the different reasons why Americans and Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving gives us a little more insight into the different ways people from both countries still think today. Like George Washington said: "In your Thanksgivings to come, I would ask that you offer a silent prayer for the spirits of those who were sacrificed so long ago. You and I did not commit these atrocities, and we are certainly not responsible for the behavior of our ancestors be they red, white, black or yellow. However, we are charged with the responsibility of learning our true history, and of having the courage to behave with honor and dignity toward our fellow man. If the lessons of history are not learned, they will repeat themselves". I guess Americans still have some learning to do, eh George?
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It's funny you know, I've always known that the pilgrims had native blood dripping from their hands. I think that's why very few people in Britain understand how the Thanksgiving holiday works and what it stands for. Then again, in Britain we still celebrate the day when a vicious monarch was saved from being assasinated. That's what Guy Fawkes day is really all about. Though many people probably celebrate that day because it's the closest we've ever been to getting rid of those sponging royal bastards. trying to trash american thanksgiving a day after thanksgiving. you liberals and canadians have no limits, eh? Who's trashing anything? I'm just educating the public here. Are you saying you disagree with George Washington? That kind of talk sounds a little un-American to me. Better be careful what you say or next thing you know you'll wind up in Guantanamo, eh. Hehehe, what does being liberal have to do with Pilgrims slaughtering native americans? Oh George, if only we would listen. I'm really getting sick of your anti-American BS. Besides, it was the English who went over and slaughtered the Indians. They weren't Americans yet. You know, you're right. Thanksgiving really should be a British holiday. It takes some nerve for America to steal a holiday from the English. Damn Americans. I just hate them all so much. Down with America! you're hardcore Jamie. Poor Geoff had no idea who's site he'd stumbled onto when he threw down his America-loving rhetoric. I'm sure he'll think twice before posting here. Dang agressive Canadians. That's right Jacob.. it's on now! Canadians might be peace loving for the most part, but who do think invented the hockey fight? Honestly, I don`t hate Americans. I just hate guys named Jeff who spell their name Geoff. That's just stupid. 
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