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One nice thing about this holiday is that it has no political theme and can actually be celebrated by everyone. In fact, almost all countries around the world observe a day of thanksgiving, which could be for a successful harvest or even a victory in war.

Though many people thank God for various parts of their lives, Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday as such. But it is still the one time that the many faiths we have in the United States can be united under one common theme: gratitude.

On Thanksgiving Day, be thankful for family, friends, work, food, and shelter, whether you have a religion or are content with not having one.

Gratitude is a quality in itself, even if it’s just being thankful that you can watch a football game after

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