Throwback Thursday Thanksgiving
Today as we enjoy time with family, friends and food, let us
remember, and be thankful for, Sarah Josepha Hale. Sometimes called the “Godmother of
Thanksgiving”, Sarah was born in New Hampshire in 1788. She was a teacher and writer who published several
books, including one called “Poems for Our Children” in 1830.
One of her lifelong obsessions was to promote the holiday
we are celebrating today. She wrote
to President Lincoln, urging him to proclaim a national day of thanksgiving. On October 3, 1863, Lincoln did just
that: he issued a proclamation that
urged Americans to observe the last Thursday in November as a day set aside to
give thanks.
But you probably already know a little bit about Sarah
Josepha Hale. In “Poems for Our Children”,
one became famous: “Mary
Had A Little Lamb”.
Historical Factoid #1:
“Sarah Josepha Hale is
known as the “Godmother of Thanksgiving.”
Link of the Day:
Quote
of the Day:
“Thankfulness creates gratitude which generates contentment
that causes peace.”
-Todd Stocker
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