On Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a complex holiday. Both its history and the role it plays in many families today. This week on Kitchen Meditations, we’re talking about Thanksgiving. We believe it’s a day we can choose to confess our brokenness and work towards healing, together at the table. If you’re looking for a new way to approach the holidays this year, listen in. 

Links and Resources::

Pie Ranch and Amah Mutsun history

How the Civil War created Thanksgiving

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After you've listened to the episode, use these discussion questions to reflect further. Consider discussing them around the table with a friend or two.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving dish, and what memories does it hold?

Growing up, what did the Thanksgiving holiday mean to you and your family?

What does Thanksgiving mean to you today?


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