Why do Americans bother with Thanksgiving? The American holiday of Thanksgiving is about to take place, one which began with the pilgrims and Indians sharing a feast to give thanks for a good harvest.  As time progressed and we moved away from an agrarian-based economy, the holiday became a day of giving thanks for the blessings in our lives and spending time with our families.  And now Thanksgiving has evolved yet again–it’s become more of a “shopping holiday” with people … Continue reading →