Happy Thanksgiving! To everyone celebrating today wherever you may be. Warm Wishes from Us in Ecuador.
For our friends of many nations around the world who may not be familiar with the holiday, we wanted to share a short explanation of what Thanksgiving is and why many Americans celebrate it.
American Thanksgiving traces its roots to the early 1600s when English settlers, often called Pilgrims, gathered with members of the Wampanoag tribe for a communal harvest meal after a difficult first year in the New World. While the historical story is more complex than the simplified version often taught, the heart of the tradition has remained the same for many Americans. It is a day to give thanks to God, to express gratitude for blessings, and to gather with family, friends, and community.
The modern holiday officially became a national celebration in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving. He did this in the middle of the American Civil War with the hope that a shared day of gratitude would help bring comfort and healing to a nation torn apart by conflict. Lincoln encouraged Americans to pause, reflect, give thanks to God, and seek unity during one of the most painful moments in the country’s history.
Today, Thanksgiving continues to carry those themes of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. Families and friends gather for a shared meal, often including turkey, vegetables, and seasonal dishes, and many take time to express what they are thankful for. Expats and travelers often recreate the holiday wherever they are, sometimes blending traditions with people from around the world.
From Warren and Julie, we want to wish everyone who celebrates a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are spending ours here in Ecuador, grateful for the friendships and global community that connect all of us, wherever you may be in the world.
We hope your day is filled with peace, gratitude, and good company. Happy Thanksgiving from us to you Warren and Julie & the dogs Arya, Katie, and our Foster Schnauzer Sofia.
Warren & Julie Travel - Slow Travel Nomad Expats
Happy Thanksgiving! To everyone celebrating today wherever you may be. Warm Wishes from Us in Ecuador.
For our friends of many nations around the world who may not be familiar with the holiday, we wanted to share a short explanation of what Thanksgiving is and why many Americans celebrate it.
American Thanksgiving traces its roots to the early 1600s when English settlers, often called Pilgrims, gathered with members of the Wampanoag tribe for a communal harvest meal after a difficult first year in the New World. While the historical story is more complex than the simplified version often taught, the heart of the tradition has remained the same for many Americans. It is a day to give thanks to God, to express gratitude for blessings, and to gather with family, friends, and community.
The modern holiday officially became a national celebration in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of Thanksgiving. He did this in the middle of the American Civil War with the hope that a shared day of gratitude would help bring comfort and healing to a nation torn apart by conflict. Lincoln encouraged Americans to pause, reflect, give thanks to God, and seek unity during one of the most painful moments in the country’s history.
Today, Thanksgiving continues to carry those themes of gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. Families and friends gather for a shared meal, often including turkey, vegetables, and seasonal dishes, and many take time to express what they are thankful for. Expats and travelers often recreate the holiday wherever they are, sometimes blending traditions with people from around the world.
From Warren and Julie, we want to wish everyone who celebrates a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are spending ours here in Ecuador, grateful for the friendships and global community that connect all of us, wherever you may be in the world.
We hope your day is filled with peace, gratitude, and good company.
Happy Thanksgiving from us to you
Warren and Julie & the dogs Arya, Katie, and our Foster Schnauzer Sofia.
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 44