Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 1, No. 20

Celebrate Gratitude

November 11, 2025 - I found this shuttle at "Thanksgiving Point" an "indoor and outdoor farm, garden, and museum complex" near my home in Utah. The point of the shuttle is to take you to the various attractions on the nearly 50-acre location.

So what is the point of Thanksgiving as a holiday? Some people are offended by the notion of a Thanksgiving feast between pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. But I think we can all agree that having a focus on giving thanks and celebrating our blessings is a good idea. And it's a focus shared in countries around the world. (Sorry if you missed some of these celebrations this year!)

1. Santa Lucia: Thanksgiving (first Monday in October);
2. Germany: Erntedankfest (celebrated in early October);
3. Canada: Thanksgiving (second Monday in October);
4. Liberia: Thanksgiving (first Thursday in November); and
5. Japan: Kinrō Kansha no Hi (Labor Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd);

So, celebrate gratitude and give thanks for your blessings because that is the point of Thanksgiving - wherever you live!

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So until next time, always keep your eye on the One that loves you most. Ciao!

Janine

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