Thanksgiving is a holiday that is celebrated in the United States and Canada as a way to give thanks for the blessings of the year. However, the origins of Thanksgiving can be traced back to pagan celebrations in ancient times. One of the earliest origins of Thanksgiving can be found in ancient harvest festivals. These festivals were held to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and to show gratitude to the gods or spirits of the land. The ancient Greeks and Romans had similar celebrations, such as the Greek festival of Thesmophoria and the Roman festival of Ceres. Another pagan influence on Thanksgiving can be seen in the tradition of a harvest feast.
Another pagan influence on Thanksgiving can be seen in the tradition of a harvest feast. In pagan cultures, it was common to have a large feast at the end of the harvest season as a way to celebrate and give thanks. This tradition was carried over to early settlers in North America, who held a feast to give thanks for a successful harvest.
The Curse of Yig
In this volume are five stories that really belong in the Lovecraft canon, even though they have been presented previously as “revisions”. From Lovecraft’s letters we know that he wrote these stories from ridiculously scrappy notes and/or some very poor prose and that he wrote (or re-wrote) them fresh from beginning to end himself. Many of HPL’s “mythos” creations appear in these tales and there is much to enjoy for fans who think they have read everything by HPL and are looking for more. Oddly, at least one “revision” has been presented by Arkham House as a Lovecraft story (Under the Pyramids) and many have not. We have already addressed 'The Mound' in a previous book and these others fit comfortably along side that gem as more real Lovecraft fiction.
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The most direct connection between Thanksgiving and its pagan beginnings can be found in the celebration of the autumn equinox. The autumn equinox is a pagan festival that celebrates the balance between light and dark and is seen as a time of giving thanks for the harvest. In many pagan cultures, this festival was held around the same time as Thanksgiving is today. Despite its pagan origins, Thanksgiving has evolved over time to become a predominantly Christian holiday. In the 17th century, the Pilgrims held a feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts to give thanks for surviving their first winter in the New World. This feast is often seen as the basis for the modern Thanksgiving celebration. Over the years, Thanksgiving has become a secular holiday that is celebrated by people of all religions. It is a time for families and friends to come together, share a meal, and give thanks for the blessings of the year. While its beginnings may have been pagan, Thanksgiving has taken on new meaning and significance in different cultures..
Reviews for "Giving Thanks to the Gods: The Pagan Origins of Thanksgiving"
1. John - 1 star - I found "Thanksgiving and its pagan beginnings" to be a highly biased and misleading book. Instead of providing actual historical facts, the author seems to be pushing their own agenda by emphasizing the so-called pagan origins of Thanksgiving. The author fails to acknowledge the significant role of giving thanks and gratitude in this holiday, which is celebrated by millions of people each year. I would not recommend this book to anyone seeking an unbiased and accurate account of Thanksgiving.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - I was disappointed with "Thanksgiving and its pagan beginnings". While I understand that the book aimed to uncover the historical roots of this holiday, it approached the topic with a negative bias. The author dismisses the significance of Thanksgiving as a time for families to come together and express gratitude. Instead, they focus solely on the alleged pagan connections, which may not have any practical relevance to the present-day celebration. I was hoping for a more balanced perspective and a deeper exploration of Thanksgiving's cultural significance.
3. Michael - 2 stars - This book failed to meet my expectations. It felt more like a conspiracy theory than an insightful exploration of Thanksgiving. While I appreciate learning about the historical origins of holidays, I found the author's arguments weak and unsubstantiated. The book lacked proper citations and relied heavily on assumptions rather than concrete evidence. Rather than illuminating the true meaning of Thanksgiving, it left me questioning the validity of the claims made. Overall, I cannot recommend "Thanksgiving and its pagan beginnings" for those seeking an objective understanding of the holiday's history.