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Happy Columbus Day!
From Gemini AI:
Columbus Day, observed annually on the second Monday of October, is a national holiday in the United States commemorating the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492. It is traditionally celebrated to honor the explorer and the beginning of European settlement in the Western Hemisphere. The holiday serves as a moment to recognize the historical voyage that opened a new chapter of global interaction. Despite the observance by many states and cities of alternative commemorations, Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, marking its place on the national calendar.
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Happy Thanksgiving 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
As we gather around the table today, we are reminded of the countless blessings in our lives—our families, friends, and the love that surrounds us. May we take this time to reflect on God’s grace and the many gifts He has given us.
Let us give thanks for the strength of our bonds, the beauty of shared moments, and the joy that comes from loving one another. May this season of gratitude inspire us to live with compassion, generosity, and faith.
Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving filled with love, peace, and happiness!
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.
— Psalm 100:4-5
Samhain – Cross-Quarter Feast
OK – We’re both descendants of the Irish/Celtic stock and we observe their cross-quarter feasts because – well, just because. This particular feast – Samhain – is the gathering of the harvests and stocking provisions away for the winter months ahead.
We will be celebrating this year with a feast of our own, namely a traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with Low Carb Veggies. You can see the results of the feast on our Food Blog.
All Saints Day
Tutti Santi is Italian for “All Saints.” Today is the celebration of All Saints in some churches. Verna and I happened to be in Rome, Italy, on November 1, 2000 where we watched Pope John Paul celebrate a special Tutti Santi mass from St. Peter’s Basilica on television in our hotel room.
Today, we’re celebrating by having Lasagna Soup later today. Happy All Saints Day to you all.
Early Voting Day
We both voted today in what could be the most important election of our lifetimes. Basically, (depending on your viewpoints) a good vs. evil contest at most levels. Be sure and cast your votes.
