Quote by Mark Twain
Thanksgiving Day, a function which originated in New England two or three centuries ago when those people recognized that they really had something to be thankful for -- annually, not oftener -- if they had succeeded in exterminating their neighbors, the Indians, during the previous twelve months instead of getting exterminated by their neighbors, the Indians. Thanksgiving Day became a habit, for the reason that in the course of time, as the years drifted on, it was perceived that the exterminating had ceased to be mutual and was all on the white man's side, consequently on the Lord's side; hence it was proper to thank the Lord for it and extend the usual annual compliments.
Summary
This quote by Mark Twain provides a satirical explanation of the origins of Thanksgiving Day. Twain highlights the historical context of the holiday, suggesting that it originated from a sense of gratitude after the Native American population was subdued and marginalized by their European colonizers. He provides a critical perspective, addressing the violent history between the two groups and questioning the celebratory nature of the holiday, implying that Thanksgiving might not be as innocent and harmonious as commonly believed.
By Mark Twain
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