Faith, Thankfulness and Dreams

Faith, Thankfulness and Dreams

We know the story of the first Thanksgiving almost 400 years ago, of the pilgrims and the Indians coming together and sharing their food after a bountiful harvest. The first "official" Thanksgiving, however, was celebrated just 210 years ago today. President George Washington's first presidential proclamation designated the 26th day of November to be set aside for thanksgiving.

"It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God and to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor," he wrote.

Washington did not ask the...