Teen Bible Study: Why Be Thankful? - Richard H Sedliacik - October 1984

Richard H Sedliacik

Each year, many countries around the world celebrate a day of giving thanks. For example, in Canada it's the second Monday in October. In the Virgin Islands it is celebrated Oct. 25, at the end of the hurricane season. Liberia has chosen the first Thursday in November, while the United States commemorates the fourth Thursday of that month. The custom of Thanks giving Day in the United States began with a group of settlers known as the Pilgrims in 1621. Those who survived their first year in the new world held a festival in gratitude for a successful harvest. They recognized God as the source of their blessings, and gave Him thanks for their still being a live and having food to eat. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library