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Scroll down for Thanksgiving links.  Although many countries celebrate the harvest with thanksgiving, what you'll find here is a description of the American holiday.  Proclaimed a national holiday by George Washington in 1789, it is the first US National Holiday made by Presidential proclamation.  Abraham Lincoln restored the tradition during the Civil War.

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   spotlight on:  America’s Founders.  Our Founders understood that America needed to depend on the Almighty in order to thrive.  Here is an excerpt of 81-year-old Benjamin Franklin's call to prayer in 1787:

“I have lived, Sirs, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth: ‘that God governs in the affairs of man.’  And if a sparrow cannot fail to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid?  We have been assured, Sirs, in the Sacred Writings that except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.  I firmly believe this.  I also believe that, without His concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel; we shall be divided by our little partial local interests, our projects will be confounded; and we ourselves shall become a reproach and a byword down to future ages.  And what is worse, mankind may hereafter, from this unfortunate instance, despair of establishing government by human wisdom and leave it to chance, war, or conquest. …”

 
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  •  Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival - in Jordan; October 7 - 10, 2005; A family festival including more than 140 juried artists and artisans, gourmet foods, live entertainment, seasonal demos, children’s activities and performers, heritage demonstrations, and food concessions.
  •  Dorset Thanksgiving Weekend Arts & Crafts Show - in Dorset; October 8, 2005; A perfect opportunity to see the fall colours and pick up some early Christmas presents. All items are hand crafted by local artisans. FREE.
  •  Images Thanksgiving Studio Tour - in Barrie, Orillia, Oro-Medonte; October 7 - 10, 2005; Celebrate the artistic spirit by visiting the studios and homes of some of Central Ontario’s finest artists and artisans. Enjoy a wide variety of art and handcrafted items for viewing and purchase. FREE.
  •  Thanksgiving Arts and Craft Show and Sale - in Midland; October 8 - 9, 2005; A quality arts and crafts show and sale featuring over 35 outstanding artisans the Southern Georgian Bay area.
  •  Traditional Thanksgiving - in Kitchener; October 8 - 10, 2005; Tour through the 1890s home decorated for Thanksgiving and wander through the 11-acre estate, ablaze with fall colours.
  •  Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest - in Vineland; October 8 - 10, 2005; The 14th Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest is a fundraiser for Vineland Public School held on the beautiful park like grounds. Approximately 140 exhibitors, mostly fine arts and better quality crafts from all over Canada. FREE.

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  •  Ozark Holidays - in Mountain View; November 23 - 25, 2006; at the Skillet Restaurant; special holiday music concerts and craft demonstrations

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