Oooooooooo...I am so excited that it is now November. It is my favorite month (I think, although that is subject to change as is my “favorite” hymn and poem and book), and I give myself permission to start playing Thanksgiving music.
“Thanksgiving music?,” I hear someone say. Absolutely!
A couple of years ago, I found a book that falls under the category of you-never-know-what-gem-you-will-discover-at-your-local-library: Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember, by Barbara Rainey. It had an eye-catching Thanksgiving-y cover that attracted my attention and so I pulled it from the shelf. There are beautiful illustrations inside too, as well as the history of Thanksgiving, ideas for establishing Thanksgiving traditions, and beautifully decorated pages for recording your own family’s blessings.
But the real treasure is the accompanying CD! Over and over I listen to these lovely instrumental arrangements of worshipful hymns. Included are “Come Ye Thankful People, Come,” “We Gather Together,” and “For the Beauty of the Earth”—all traditional Thanksgiving songs which I want my children to know (and which we have sung around our table on Thanksgiving day!)—as well as other hymns which inspire worship and gratitude such as “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” and “O For a Thousand Tongues.”
I subsequently purchased this treasure, so I don’t have to depend on someone else not discovering it at my library. Money well spent.
“Thanksgiving music?,” I hear someone say. Absolutely!
A couple of years ago, I found a book that falls under the category of you-never-know-what-gem-you-will-discover-at-your-local-library: Thanksgiving: A Time to Remember, by Barbara Rainey. It had an eye-catching Thanksgiving-y cover that attracted my attention and so I pulled it from the shelf. There are beautiful illustrations inside too, as well as the history of Thanksgiving, ideas for establishing Thanksgiving traditions, and beautifully decorated pages for recording your own family’s blessings.
But the real treasure is the accompanying CD! Over and over I listen to these lovely instrumental arrangements of worshipful hymns. Included are “Come Ye Thankful People, Come,” “We Gather Together,” and “For the Beauty of the Earth”—all traditional Thanksgiving songs which I want my children to know (and which we have sung around our table on Thanksgiving day!)—as well as other hymns which inspire worship and gratitude such as “O God, Our Help in Ages Past” and “O For a Thousand Tongues.”
I subsequently purchased this treasure, so I don’t have to depend on someone else not discovering it at my library. Money well spent.
That's funny. I looked at that at the library the other day. They had it on display. Didn't know you owned it. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome to borrow it for a few days. Or a few hours. Or a few minutes. Or you could listen to it when you come. :-)
ReplyDeleteAutumn is my favorite time of the year and Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday. Christmas is wonderful, but sometimes a little stressful.
ReplyDeleteI may chek my local library for the book!
Linda, I agree on both points. I love that Thanksgiving is such a laid back sort of holiday.
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