The Godmother of Thanksgiving

@celticeagle (189927)

Boise, Idaho

November 29, 2019 6:05am CST

We have all had our annual Thanksgiving. But, do you know who to thank for there being this holiday? Her name is Sarah Josepha Hale, she also wrote the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb". She was dedicated to making Thanksgiving a national holiday that she felt would establish a great festival that would unite America. She wrote letters to five different presidents and for 17 years campaigned to get this holiday declared a national holiday. Thank you Sarah!

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

29 Nov 19

I hadn't heard who started this tradition.

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@celticeagle (189927)

• Boise, Idaho

29 Nov 19

Either had I so I was interested when I saw the article about it.

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@much2say (57760)

• Los Angeles, California

29 Nov 19

It's a bit of history I was unaware of! I also did not realize there was a name/author for that nursery rhyme.

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@celticeagle (189927)

• Boise, Idaho

29 Nov 19

I didn't either.

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@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

29 Nov 19

I only know this just now. Thanks.

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@celticeagle (189927)

• Boise, Idaho

29 Nov 19

Oh, good.

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@LindaOHio (222728)

• United States

29 Nov 19

Thank you, Sarah, indeed! Good to know.

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@Butterfingers (66603)

• India

29 Nov 19

I was not aware of this dear.

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@celticeagle (189927)

• Boise, Idaho

29 Nov 19

I enjoy sharing what I learn.

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