Thanksgiving Quotes 🦃 Reasons To Give Thanks 2023

Thanksgiving is a special day set aside to give thanks for the blessings of the harvest and the year. Thanksgiving is a holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

It has been an annual tradition since 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving during the Civil War.

21 ThanksGiving Quotes: Reasons To Give Thanks 2023

1. "I am thankful for laughter because I think it's the only thing in life you should be 100% serious about." Robin Williams
2. "I'm thankful for my health, family and friends." - Dwayne Johnson.
3. When it comes to being thankful, some people are naturally better at that than others. I think of those who have food on their table as well as a roof over their heads are the ones who should be most grateful. Then there is everyone else!" - Bill Cosby.
4. "On Thanksgiving day all over America, families sit down together at dinner tables laden with food, enough to feed a dozen armies. We give thanks to God for our blessings—and then eat until we wobble!" - Erma Bombeck.
5. "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow" – Melody Beattie.
6. "Thankfulness can transform common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy. And more importantly, it can return us back to humanity." Fred De Witt Van Amburgh.
7. " Thanksgiving is the art of being happy by deliberate and calculated choice." - Robert Louis Stevenson.
8. "I have found that among the other benefits of sharing, giving liberates the soul of the giver." -Maya Angelou
9.  "A heart full of thanksgiving opens wide the windows of heaven--allowing God's grace to flow through us with greater power." - Stormie Omartian.
10. "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie.
11. In parts of New England, a Thanksgiving dinner may include baked beans and brown bread as a symbol of the fare available to the Pilgrims during their first fall in America. The meal is often accompanied by pumpkin pie for dessert.
12. "I'm thankful for all the people in my life who cared enough about me to tell me the truth." - Robert DeNiro
13. "We should be giving thanks every day; I think it's much more satisfying than once a year sitting down saying, 'well, we made it.' "- Maya Angelou
14. "It's really hard to beat the simplicity and power of expressing gratitude." Oliver Burkeman
15. If you're alone this Thanksgiving and don't know what to do, call a family member or friend who lives far away from you! Thanksgiving isn't just about spending time with those closest to us, but it's also about enjoying our life as well!
16. Today we express our gratitude by giving back to others what has been given to us—the chance to live another day with hope for tomorrow.- Barbara Jordan.
17. Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.- John Milton
18. Thanksgiving is a time to love, comfort, and nourish those who need it most; to give thanks where we should give thanks.- Mary Anne 
19. "In Thanksgiving, we express our gratitude for the blessings of the past year and our anticipation of the blessings of the coming year." – President Barack Obama
20. "Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds." – Theodore Roosevelt
21. "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others." – Cicero

ThanksGiving FAQ's

What Are Some Good Side Dishes For Thanksgiving?

Some great side dishes for Thanksgiving include mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, and cranberry sauce. These dishes are all traditional favorites that pair well with turkey.

How Can I Make My Thanksgiving Dinner More Healthy?

If you're looking to make your Thanksgiving dinner more healthy, there are a few things you can do. First, try using leaner cuts of meat for your turkey and gravy. You can also use healthier ingredients in your side dishes, such as substituting mashed sweet potatoes for regular mashed potatoes.

Make sure to offer a variety of fruits and vegetables as side dishes. This will help to ensure that your guests are getting a well-rounded meal.

Final Thoughts

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what we have and give thanks to those who brought us so much joy. This year, let's take action by giving back in ways, big or small, to celebrate the memories of this holiday season with our loved ones.

What are your favorite things about Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments below.

ThanksGiving Quotes Reasons To Give Thanks 2023

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THANKSGIVING History

• Thanksgiving is a Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving has been an annual tradition since 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving during the Civil War.

18 Quotes & Saying About Thanksgiving

• "I am thankful for laughter because I think it's the only thing in life you should be 100% serious about." Robin Williams
• "I'm thankful for my health, family and friends." - Dwayne Johnson.
• When it comes to being thankful, some people are naturally better at that than others. I think of those who have food on their table as well as a roof over their heads as the ones who should be most grateful. Then there is everyone else!" - Bill Cosby.
• "On Thanksgiving day all over America, families sit down together at dinner tables laden with food enough to feed half a dozen armies. We give thanks to God for our blessings—and then eat until we wobble!" - Erma Bombeck.
• "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow" – Melody Beattie.
• "Thankfulness can transform common days into Thanksgiving, turn routine jobs into joy. And more importantly, it can return us back to humanity." Fred De Witt Van Amburgh.
• " Thanksgiving is the art of being happy by deliberate and calculated choice." - Robert Louis Stevenson.
• "I have found that among the other benefits of sharing, giving liberates the soul of the giver." -Maya Angelou
•  "A heart full of thanksgiving opens wide the windows of heaven--allowing God's grace to flow through us with greater power." - Stormie Omartian.
• "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." - Melody Beattie.
• In parts of New England, a Thanksgiving dinner may include baked beans and brown bread as a symbol of the fare available to the Pilgrims during their first fall in America. The meal is often accompanied by pumpkin pie for dessert.
• "I'm thankful for all the people in my life who cared enough about me to tell me the truth." - Robert DeNiro
• "We should be giving thanks every day; I think it's much more satisfying than once a year sitting down saying, 'well, we made it.' "- Maya Angelou
• "It's really hard to beat the simplicity and power of expressing gratitude." Oliver Burkeman
• If you're alone this Thanksgiving and don't know what to do, call a family member or friend who lives far away from you! Thanksgiving isn't just about spending time with those closest to us, but it's also about enjoying our life as well! -Thanksgiving Quotes
• Today we express our gratitude by giving back to others what has been given to us—the chance to live another day with hope for tomorrow.- Barbara Jordan.
• Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.- John Milton
• Thanksgiving is a time to love, comfort, nourish those who need it most; to give thanks where we should give thanks.- Mary Anne 
• "In Thanksgiving, we express our gratitude for the blessings of the past year and our anticipation of the blessings of the coming year." – President Barack Obama
• "Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds." – Theodore Roosevelt
• "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others." – Cicero

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Conclusion

Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what we have and give thanks to those who brought us so much joy. This year, let's take action by giving back in ways big or small, to celebrate the memories of this holiday season with our loved ones.

And remember - if you're not feeling particularly charitable this year (we've all been there!), that doesn't mean you can't find something else to be grateful for! What are your favorite things about ThanksGiving? Let me know in the comments below.

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