Long before it was another commercialized, adulterated American holiday that encouraged the working class to be thankful that they get to leave their extended family’s annual dinner 5 hours early to open a corporate retail chain and field verbal and physical assaults from middle-aged women seeking discount toasters and Nintendo games, Thanksgiving had a different meaning.
It was a time of gratitude, reflection, and high caloric intake with loved ones and other relatives whose wills you’re trying to stay in. This year, I am very thankful to learn that one brave Oklahoman is doing his part to make sure the state’s youth are educated about the true history of Thanksgiving.
Via OKC Fox…
Senator Nathan Dahm, R-Broken Arrow, filed Senate Bill (SB) 1121 to help Oklahoma students understand the importance of Thanksgiving and the role it plays in our nation's history.
"It's important that students and all future generations understand the value of Thanksgiving," Dahm said. "Some of these proclamations date back all the way to our founding fathers and have serious historical significance that should be explored."
SB 1121 will require students to read, or be read to them, five Thanksgiving proclamations in the five days leading up to Thanksgiving.