1 definition by 3rdEyeOpen
Thanksgiving is America's very successful attempt at white washing American history (what's new).
Native American's have NOTHING to be thankful for on this lovely day in November, I mean, unless you want to count the small pox infested blankets that almost wiped them out.
On the last day of November American families have the pleasure of gathering around their tables across the country to give thanks. This is a noble act and tradition and should be upheld in spite of the terrible history behind it. In an effort to be sensitive to that history and the beautiful act of practicing gratitude the term "Thanksgiving" has been replaced by some people with "Turkey Day" being as turkeys are a staple in the historically inaccurate fable as well as American tables on this very day.
Native American's have NOTHING to be thankful for on this lovely day in November, I mean, unless you want to count the small pox infested blankets that almost wiped them out.
On the last day of November American families have the pleasure of gathering around their tables across the country to give thanks. This is a noble act and tradition and should be upheld in spite of the terrible history behind it. In an effort to be sensitive to that history and the beautiful act of practicing gratitude the term "Thanksgiving" has been replaced by some people with "Turkey Day" being as turkeys are a staple in the historically inaccurate fable as well as American tables on this very day.
Decent Human Being 1: Happy Turkey Day!!!
Decent Human Being 2: Thanks! You Too!
Decent Human Being: Ooooh! I cannot wait for Turkey Day
Possibly Willfully Ignorant Human Being: What? Thanksgiving? Why do you call it that?
Decent Human Being: Oh, I recognize the day and appreciate being able to spend time with the family but... because of the history of the day, I guess I refuse to celebrate genocide.
Decent Human Being 2: Thanks! You Too!
Decent Human Being: Ooooh! I cannot wait for Turkey Day
Possibly Willfully Ignorant Human Being: What? Thanksgiving? Why do you call it that?
Decent Human Being: Oh, I recognize the day and appreciate being able to spend time with the family but... because of the history of the day, I guess I refuse to celebrate genocide.
by 3rdEyeOpen November 22, 2019