The True Origins of Thanksgiving Day

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Contrary to popular propaganda, the first "thanksgiving feast" wasn't about the "pilgrims" sitting down with the "Indians" to thank them for teaching them how to survive in the "new world". Yes, the "pilgrims" invited the "indians" to the feast to thank them for their part, but the feast was not in celebration of the blessings from the "indians". The purpose of the feast was to give thanks to Almighty God for the blessings He poured on them through that rough time. Of course, you and I are all free to celebrate the day however we choose. That also includes making our own list of who to thank and what to thank them for. However, when talking about the origins of the day, it is important to have the facts straight. "WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houfes of Congress have, by their joint committee, requefted me "to recommend to the people of the United States a DAY OF PUBLICK THANSGIVING and PRAYER, to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to eftablifh a form of government for their safety and happiness:" http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/firsts/thanksgiving/thankstext.html