Quite simply, Thanksgiving Day is a time of appreciation for a bountiful harvest. First celebrated at the Plymouth Plantation in 1621 (debatable) by the Pilgrims and the Native American Wampanoag tribe in North America, it was a meal shared by all.  Traditionally, this meal of appreciation is made from what each person has brought to…

Beliefnet is the place for everything Thanksgiving.  We have recipes, turkey recipes, stuffing recipes, crafts, prayers, inspiration, videos, e-cards – everything!  This American holiday is a special one, filled with family, friends, food, and gratitude. Here are a few wonderful Thanksgiving treats for you and your family: A Comprehensive “Thanksgiving 2009” guide, with all the…

This is a high-protein, low fat, no sugar recipe for a smoothie drink that will knock your socks off!  It’s a great meal replacer, as it packs a bunch of nutrients and vitamins in it, naturally and makes you feel quite full.  It’s also for those of us who have sweet-tooths (sugar addiction by any…

Mark C. Taylor, noted philosopher, scholar, professor of religion and Chair of the Columbia University Department of Religion, has published a glowing, often super-real and sometimes surreal collection of essays on the human condition.  “Field Notes From Elsewhere: Reflections on Dying and Living” from Columbia University Press is a must read. Writing in an alternating…

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