To me, Thanksgiving has become a 100% secular holiday. Nevertheless, and regardless of its origins, it is still a major US holiday wherein most people don't work and spend time with their families. In my opinion, regardless of whether this family time is for a holiday or a holyday, it is something that should not be disturbed by employers for a few extra hours of revenue.
Agreed.
For Christ the King Sunday this year (last Sunday of October) we had a
potluck Feast Day lunch after Mass, and it was just great. All the families
with children and older couples and singles and everyone sat down to a
nice festive dinner in the middle of the day. So we've already got a leg
up on the "holiday season" even before November, in honor of Christ the
King!
Remember, your NovusOrdo neighbors have Christ the King TODAY, and
they don't read Matt. xxiv in the Gospel anymore. So that means they only
have ONE WEEK of Christ the King before Advent puts an end to it.
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