We LOVE this book of Charly's. Such a great reminder of all we have to be thankful for and that the Lord is who gives it all!
What is Thanksgiving Day about?
Please tell me what it means.
Is it about the yummy food,
Like turkey and green beans?
Is it about the big parade?
We watch on TV.
I love to look at all the floats.
I cheer, "Hooray! Yippee!"
Is it about the football games?
My daddy watches those.
And all the while he munches snacks-
That's why his belly grows.
Is it about my relatives?
They come to eat with us.
They travel from quite far away-
By airplane, car, and bus.
Is it about the Pilgrim-folks
All dressed in black and white?
I dressed up like a Pilgrim once.
Now that was quite a sight!
NO! That's not what Thanksgiving Day
is really all about!
This very special holiday
Is so much more, you see.
It's more that watching grand parades
And football in TV.
It's more than seeing relatives,
And eating food that's great.
It's more than wearing Pilgrim hats.
Here's why we celebrate...
Thanksgiving is a special day
To praise the Lord above.
We take time on this day to say:
"God, thank you for your love!"
"I thank you for my family
And for the food I eat.
I thank you God, for friends and toys
And for my hamster, Pete."
OK, now i get it!
The yummy food and grandparades,
My family and football-
They're great, as long as I give thanks...
To God, who gives them all!
We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and pray for safe travels for all.
