Thanksgiving vs. Christmas

 

With the holidays right around the corner, the annual discussion of Thanksgiving vs. Christmas is also approaching. Some say the two holidays are very similar while others say they are not at all, so what’s the verdict? Thanksgiving or Christmas? 


One main difference between Thanksgiving and Christmas is that it is debatable if Thanksgiving was originally rooted in religion. It is a holiday of giving thanks and gratitude, bringing families together for celebration. It started in 1621 when the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest feast. The food we eat on Thanksgiving also varies from Christmas. It is traditional to eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and more. 


Christmas is usually a very religious, Christian holiday. Christmas was traditionally a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. Religious families usually attend church Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, depending on what branch of Christianity they practice. Some other popular customs include exchanging gifts, setting up a Christmas tree and Christmas lights, and of course waiting for Santa Claus to arrive. 


Now, Thanksgiving and Christmas can both be celebrated as secular family holidays. They are similar since they are both holidays that bring families together for food, celebration, and blessings. The holidays put us all in cheery moods with the cozy weather and lighthearted spirit. This holiday season, no matter your religious practice, make sure to enjoy some good food and tell your loved ones how much they mean to you!



But still: Thanksgiving or Christmas? You pick!





Comments

  1. Shriya KankatalaNovember 21, 2021 at 10:53 AM

    Ingrid- your post was so creative! It took me a minute to realize how your topic related to our class discussions, and then I realized that you compared and contrasted Thanksgiving and Christmas. I like how you talked about the history behind both holidays to show us how similar and different the origins and customs are today. I think, after being back in person, we all deserve a good holiday break regardless of what holiday it is!

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  2. Charlotte WorrelNovember 21, 2021 at 2:19 PM

    This blog had such a creative topic and connection to class! I love that you included outside sources and research in this blog making it super informative. I also really like your conclusion and how you left the answer to your question for debate. I'd have to go with Christmas. Also, by ending on a lighthearted note it helped solidify the informal tone of this blog. Great job!

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