The tradition of a Thanksgiving holiday has a rich history in Christianity that predates the holiday as it has developed in America. In fact, numerous countries across the world celebrate some form of thanksgiving as a national holiday. The idea of thanksgiving or gratitude stems from a prominent biblical theme, one which calls the Christian to a daily practice of continual thanksgiving. For instance, Paul writes to the Colossians, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances” (Col. 2:6). So while we participate in the community celebration of Thanksgiving for all the God has provided, this article explores
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