Happy Thanksgiving to my American G's (still early)

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

I heard recently that Santa Claus was originally dressed in green not red and that it was a promotional campaign by Coca Cola that dressed him in red back in the late 19th early 20th century

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

Yeah, I think you’re on the right track there Sparky,
I think Santa Claus derives from a pagan god or something similar,
I’ll have to look it up

Dave

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RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

Am I right in thinking there was a pagan traditional celibration around the time of Christmas which was taken over by the christian calender?

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What a sad indicment on the British people that person was/is!!!

Er!! my birthday is on 13/6

Dave

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What about mister Bean ??? 🙂

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

Freddie Mercury’s birthday was 05/09 (sorry, 09/05) 🙂

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😀 LOL 😀 LOL 😀

rabie :9

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 28-11-02 AT 02:31 PM (GMT)]The Americans celebrating the Queens birthday???

But would they know which one,the official or the unofficial?

Aha!! that’s fooled ’em.

Dave

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

Why celebrate Easter – the crucification of Christ? That’s the way it is.

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In a way I do agree. However it sounds to me as cynical when people celebrate Christmas or Easter and never go to church nor believe.

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either way and for when ever it is – Happy Thanksgiving

now just wait for them to wish us happy Queen’s Birthday or something 😀 }> 😀

rabie :9

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 28-11-02 AT 09:45 AM (GMT)]I’m sorry to put the dampers on this thread, but firstly why do Europeans go on about thanksgiving , the same as they do about Independence day, it’s an American thing so what’s it got to do with us?

And why do the white Americans give thanks to the native American? for giving up their land for them? and their culture before being slaughtered?

I’m sorry if this sounds cynical, but the idea of Thanksgiving seems very hypocritical to me!

Dave

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Now is the RIGHT day.
Merry thanksgiving to you all , especially the ones from California.

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I suppose Thanksgiving is quite a valid celebration really! Thanks for the info Sam.

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Wish I was still there to see it going on – but have a good one anyway and let’s hope no evil halfwit does something stupid to ruin it for you.

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>What is thanksgiving? I’ve heard about it but I’m not sure
>what it actually is.

When the pilgrims landed in North America the Native Americans felicitated the europeans with a banquet. In rememberance of that kind gesture Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the U.S. with Turkey and Pumpkin pie, amongst other food. It is celebrated as a holiday to give “Thanks” to the Native Americans, even though nowadays some Americans have no idea what Thanksgiving day is about.

Sam.

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

What is thanksgiving? I’ve heard about it but I’m not sure what it actually is.

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-11-02 AT 05:42 AM (GMT)]Yes. Have a good Thanksgiving dinner and as part of tradition, watch the Detroit Lions get crushed.

RE: Happy Thanksgiving to my American G’s (still early)

Thaks, and enjoy! Don’t forget to partake in the other great American Thanksgiving pasttime-Thursday NFL football!

SOC

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