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Thanksgiving Day

A few years ago, on Thanksgiving Day, I sat comfortably in my living room watching a football game. During half time, one of the sports announcers went into the stands asking certain fans" What does Thanksgiving mean to you?" All of those interviewed gave the predictable answers, i.e. turkey dinner, gathering with family, giving thanks, etc. Eventually the announcer came upon a young boy about 5 years old, sitting with his parents. The boy was sucking on a lollipop, his baseball cap was askew, and he seemed very excited about the commotion caused by the approaching TV camera. The announcer sat down beside the boy and asked him simply "What is Thanksgiving?" The boy, looking very thoughtful, straightened his cap and slowly removed the lollipop from his mouth and replied excitedly,"Thanksgiving is when the Pilgrims came to the Indians neighborhood and said," I LIKE YOUR HOUSE - MOVE!!!"

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