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Originally Posted by honoraryjapanesegirl
Yeah, like I said before, I think people should know why they 'celebrate' what they celebrate...(even if not it's not really considered 'celebrating'...lol XD) They should know what the purpose is behind everything so they can decide if it's their cuppa tea or not. If people 'celebrate' blindly, then that can bring up more problems...lol
~HonoraryJapaneseGirl~
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While I agree the the emphasis on commercial revenue on holidays is disgusting, I find people wh rant about inaccurate information rather irritating as well. Before YOU chastise people for not understanding their holidays you should make sure you know their history as well.
The date of the legal celebration of Thanksgiving was established on its current date far more than "a few years ago". The bill making it the 4th thrusday of November was signed by FDR in
1942. The official (federal) date has never been changed.
But if you want to discuss insensitivity regarding holidays, try being Native American and seeing this country celebrate the beginning of genocide for your ancestors.