I concur with and appreciate Marie's comment. I love this day of "gathering" and pondering on the most important gifts--faith, family, and friends. Thank you for providing the historical perspective of this day.
Jill ConnellyNovember 27, 2013
So great to be reminded of the first and REAL reason for one of my favorite holidays. Not football. I love history. I love our brave pilgrims. I love how you reminded us all of this amazing remarkable true part of our history. Thanks once again talented Rynna.
BurtNovember 27, 2013
Never realized Squanto was the real deal! I always thought he was made up ...not really sure why I thought that. Great to know he was the real deal.
Thanks for the great article! We too will "raise a glass."
Candy GroatNovember 27, 2013
Great article, Rynna. I'm pretty sure my father was descended from Pilgrims, too. Happy Thanksgiving!
melissadjolliffNovember 27, 2013
Rynna If I remember correctly, the Pilgrims ended in Plymouth instead of Maryland or Virginia because they were blown off course by a large storm and were not able to find their way. All of which makes it even more amazing there were indians there that spoke English. Happy Thanksgiving dear friend.
RebeccaNovember 26, 2013
It is important to be reminded of the events that helped form this country into a great nation. The First Thanksgiving is a wonderful example of charity towards our fellow man. It is nice to know people still value the traditions for which this holiday stands.
Linda DenningNovember 26, 2013
Thank you Rynna, your article is so beautifully written. As a descendant of the Pilgrims it really touched my heart. I have so much to be thankful for.
jasonNovember 26, 2013
My wife and I are not mormons but after reading this can't help but agree that Divine Providence was involved. Thanks William for your comment. What an honor to know they are your ancestors. We will definitely "raise our glasses" on Thanksgiving Day. Great article!
marieNovember 26, 2013
Thanksgiving is the only day we all celebrate regardless of religion nor race.....to many it's more important than X mas ----and no gifts to think nor worry about
William HomerNovember 26, 2013
Thanks for writing this, Rynna. As a descendant of William Brewster and other Mayflower Pilgrims, I've written about this and read it to my family every Thanksgiving. There's no doubt that God was in the details here.
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PaulaNovember 28, 2013
I concur with and appreciate Marie's comment. I love this day of "gathering" and pondering on the most important gifts--faith, family, and friends. Thank you for providing the historical perspective of this day.
Jill ConnellyNovember 27, 2013
So great to be reminded of the first and REAL reason for one of my favorite holidays. Not football. I love history. I love our brave pilgrims. I love how you reminded us all of this amazing remarkable true part of our history. Thanks once again talented Rynna.
BurtNovember 27, 2013
Never realized Squanto was the real deal! I always thought he was made up ...not really sure why I thought that. Great to know he was the real deal. Thanks for the great article! We too will "raise a glass."
Candy GroatNovember 27, 2013
Great article, Rynna. I'm pretty sure my father was descended from Pilgrims, too. Happy Thanksgiving!
melissadjolliffNovember 27, 2013
Rynna If I remember correctly, the Pilgrims ended in Plymouth instead of Maryland or Virginia because they were blown off course by a large storm and were not able to find their way. All of which makes it even more amazing there were indians there that spoke English. Happy Thanksgiving dear friend.
RebeccaNovember 26, 2013
It is important to be reminded of the events that helped form this country into a great nation. The First Thanksgiving is a wonderful example of charity towards our fellow man. It is nice to know people still value the traditions for which this holiday stands.
Linda DenningNovember 26, 2013
Thank you Rynna, your article is so beautifully written. As a descendant of the Pilgrims it really touched my heart. I have so much to be thankful for.
jasonNovember 26, 2013
My wife and I are not mormons but after reading this can't help but agree that Divine Providence was involved. Thanks William for your comment. What an honor to know they are your ancestors. We will definitely "raise our glasses" on Thanksgiving Day. Great article!
marieNovember 26, 2013
Thanksgiving is the only day we all celebrate regardless of religion nor race.....to many it's more important than X mas ----and no gifts to think nor worry about
William HomerNovember 26, 2013
Thanks for writing this, Rynna. As a descendant of William Brewster and other Mayflower Pilgrims, I've written about this and read it to my family every Thanksgiving. There's no doubt that God was in the details here.
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