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thanksgiving a. an expression of thanks to God b. a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours Thanksgiving annual U.S. holiday celebrating harvest and yearly blessings; originated with Pilgrims (1621). [Am. Culture: EB, IX: 922] See : America Thanksgiving national holiday with luxurious dinner as chief ritual. [Am. Pop. Culture: Misc.] See : Feast |
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I'm going to be doing a fair amount of thanks giving here, all deserved. In thanksgiving for past blessings and in thanks giving in faith knowing that God will continue to bless and provide for our needs. If there were any question as to whether or not Bethany would resume surfing, it was answered by the enjoyment she effused when, only a week after her stitches were removed, she took to the waves on Thanks giving day. |
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