Happy Thanksgiving

From The Consortium to all Virgin Islanders at home and abroad, Happy Thanksgiving!

Although the territory faces a lot of difficulties, we reckon that there are even more things to be thankful for, not the least of which being a peaceful society even as many parts of the world are being ruined by war, made desolate by famine, and divided by religion.

Here, we are free to worship as we please, haven’t seen war in over 100 years (early wars were fought for these beautiful islands), and while there’s a lot of work to be done in helping the poor and feeding the hungry, it is safe to say that most Virgin Islanders will enjoy a good Thanksgiving meal with family and friends.

Here are a myriad of Thanksgiving recipes from The Times.

Below, watch President Obama’s final Thanksgiving turkey pardoning event at the White House.

Thanksgiving History (United States)

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States. It was originally celebrated as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well.  (Wikipedia)