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Thanksgiving is an occasion everybody looks forward to. It is a special event when families reunite and friends get together for a meal representative of thankfulness for all the blessings that have come the whole year round. Comparatively, Thanksgiving does not tend to the same level of decorating as Halloween or Christmas, holidays for which decorating has become so much a part of the celebration, but there are still wonderful Thanksgiving decorations to make your home more festive. And some of my favorite decorations are Thanksgiving vintage collectibles.

Most Thanksgiving collectibles tend to revolve around the foods we eat during the season, whether used as images on paper items such as Thanksgiving postcards or decorating food serving items such as trays and dishes. Pumpkins, corn and of course, turkeys are on top of the list.

The popularity of these collectibles is prompted by historic reasons. Originally, Thanksgiving Day is an occasion to symbolize the thankfulness of early American settlers for a bountiful harvest season. Through the years, the occasion has evolved and has become more symbolic in nature. Now, people gather in Thanksgiving to express thankfulness for all the blessings and good tidings accumulated in the past year.

Because the celebration of Thanksgiving revolves around the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, items that symbolize that meal gathering have become the objects that symbolize the occasion. Among the popular collectibles are Thanksgiving mementos made of paper, fabric, and wax; such as cards, tablecloths, and candles. You would also notice that Thanksgiving collectibles are mostly display and dinner pieces, usually ceramic or porcelain. These are collectibles that serve a functional, as well as decorative purpose, especially items like dinner plates, bowls, casseroles, platters, gravy boats and salt and pepper shakers.

In the 1800s and throughout the 20th century, manufacturers have produced Thanksgiving decorations. Most of the vintage items are still very much functional today, though some collectors may prefer to keep them for display purposes only so they’ll be protected from any mishaps. I would hate to spill gravy or wine all over a vintage tablecloth.

Some other popular vintage Thanksgiving collectibles available are soap and food molds. As usual, these items are usable and can be very helpful in making food presentations during the Thanksgiving meal more appropriate, lively and decorative. Vintage candy containers are also readily available online at sites like Ebay. There are many fun turkey-shaped candy containers manufactured during the first half of the 20th century that can add to the Thanksgiving atmosphere.

If you enjoy decorating your Thanksgiving table, be sure to check out some of the vintage Thanksgiving decorations available, including some very cute Turkey Candy Containers.

Emma Martin collects vintage decor, especially Halloween and Christmas collectibles. You’ll find more great vintage holiday items at her website: http://www.retroholiday.com

May we Love for Christmas, Even those we tend to despise? As we greet them and count our blessings,?

May joyful tears fill our eyes?
May lost loves live in happiness,
As we pray for their well being,
And may we be the best for the ones we have,
To whom we are married or seeing?
Shall we begin each day, With gratitude for breath,
And praise God for granting His Son Jesus,
Not only in life, But death,
He lost his life so we may live,
And save us from our own sin,
If I had to count the ways I’ve been saved,
I wouldn’t know where to begin!
May the homeless have a place to sleep,
And the addicts find a clean slate,
May peace and serenity invade those places,
Where the usual occupant is hate?
As I ask these questions, I’m wondering if I may,
Ask but one small favor, as I face the end of the day,
Dear Lord, If you have Yahoo, and may read this gift you provided,
May I thank you for the gift of poetry, In which Your Grace and my mind have collided!

This is Why I Count my Blessing!!!

Each morning upon rising, and each evening before sleeping, gives thanks for the life within you and for all life, for the good things the Creator has given you and for the opportunity to grow a little more each day. Consider your thoughts and actions of the past day and seek for the courage and strength to be a better person. Seek for the things that will benefit others (everyone).

2. Respect. Respect means “To feel or show honor or esteem for someone or something; to consider the well being of, or to treat someone or something with deference or courtesy”. Showing respect is a basic law of life.

3. Once a council has decided something in unity, respect demands that no one speak secretly against what has been decided. If the council has made an error, that error will become apparent to everyone in its own time.

4. Be truthful at all times, and under all conditions.

5. Always treat your guests with honor and consideration. Give of your best food, your best blankets, the best part of your house, and your best service to your guests.

6. The hurt of one is the hurt of all; the honor of one is the honor of all.

7. Receive strangers and outsiders with a loving heart and as members of the human family.

8. All the races and tribes in the world are like the different colored flowers of one meadow. All are beautiful. As children of the Creator they must all be respected.

9. To serve others, to be of some use to family, community, nation, and the world is one of the main purposes for which human beings have been created. Do not fill yourself with your own affairs and forget you’re most important talks. True happiness comes only to those who dedicate their lives to the service of others.

10. Observe moderation and balance in all things.

11. Know those things that lead to your well-being and those things that lead to your destruction.

12. Listen to and follow the guidance given to your heart. Expect guidance to come in many forms; in prayer, in dreams, in times of quiet solitude, and in the words and deeds of wise Elders and friends.

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Another great place to shop for Christmas Blessings products is Amazon. They have more than just books!

The Christmas Blessing (Christmas Hope Series #2) $1.54 The second New York Times bestseller in The Christmas Shoes series….

Christmas Blessings: Prayers and Poems to Celebrate the Season $4.44 In today’s changing world, many people are looking for more meaning in the Christmas season than just Santa and sleigh bells. Now, author June Cotner has created the perfect gift for all those seeking a richer and more spiritual Christmas experience: CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS, a keepsake collection of over 100 poems and prayers. From angels and shepherds to memories, inspiration, and Christmas …

A Christmas Blessing (And Baby Makes Three / Silhouette Special Edition) $3.75 Widowed Jessie was about to give birth, and she needed help fast. Unfortunately, the closest ranch in town belonged to her brother-in-law. Though this charismatic rancher was her only hope, he was the last person Jessie wanted to be with.’…

Belleek Irish Blessing, Christmas Ornament $23.99 Belleek Irish Blessing Ornament is hand painted with an Irish Blessing: “May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the rain fall soft upon your fields and the sunshine warm upon your face until we meet again.” Includes a green cord for hanging….

The Grandparent Gift Co. Holiday Christmas Blessing Frame $12.67 6×6 white tabletop frame with colorful mat overlay that reads: Our Christmas Blessing. It features with a colorful holiday mat overlay and white mat….

Galway Christmas Ornaments Irish Blessing Shamrock Ornament $22.76 Galway crystal has long been one of the world’s best known and loved brands of traditionally crafted crystal. Nestled in the heart of the west of ireland, on the shores of galway bay, galway crystal is steeped in the rich and diverse heritage of this unique hinterland….

Angels Holiday Blessings – Box of 15 Christmas Cards $8.97 Card Verse: Wishing you Joy and Peace this holiday season and throughout the New Year!…

Christmas Blessing Ornaments Boxed Holiday Cards $12.95 These special Boxed Christmas cards are the perfect way to send out your Christmas greetings! Cards measure 5.625″ X 7.875″ and feature gold & pearl foil, die-cut, embossed. Inside the card, in gold foil, reads the verse “May You Have The Gift Of Faith, The Blessing Of Hope And The Peace Of His Love At Christmas And Always.” This Boxed Christmas Card Pack includes: 16 Christmas Blessing Ornaments …

Inspirational Boxed Greeting Cards – Set of 16 (Christmas Blessings) $8.95 Foil accent holiday cards add an elegant touch to you card sending. Each card has a coordinating verse inside: “May His love guide your way at Christmas and always.”…

SmudgeArt Angel Designs – Angel – Peace Love And Blessings – Christmas Art 1 – T-Shirts …