Thanksgiving

It's evolved into a gluttonous holiday where families gather to eat a late lunch that could feed three villages in sub-Saharan Africa. Where did this originate? What is the purpose of this feast? In its essence, it was a time of sharing food with foreigners. The Native Americans saved the Pilgrims by sharing their food with them and the Pilgrims returned the favor at the next harvest, celebrating over a thankful feast. So, instead of reaching out into the community to share with people who are different from us or people who have no families, we spend it stuffing our faces with cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie.