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Show Centuries Old. Days of festival thanksgiving have been celebrated for many centuries. Under the old Mosaic law the Hebrews held an annual harvest festival under the trees and in tents of palm. The German Protestants have an annual "Harvest Home" festival, accompanied by religious services, and this custom was brought to America by the early Dutch Immigrants. Thanksgiving for us today is a time for rejoicing that life has. been spared to us and that we have escaped many dangers, overcome many trials and enjoyed en-joyed many pleasures during the last year. It is also a time when we should remember kindly those who have been less fortunate and should put forth some special effort to make them happier. |