By Matt Rooney _ The pilgrims were idealists. They weren’t seeking “freedom” and religious liberty in the same sense that modern Americans understand those lofty concepts; they wanted to build a religious community which could serve as, similar to what Read More
For most American families, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with loved ones, eat delicious food, and perhaps watch some football. But not everyone is pleased with the celebration of this holiday, and some have taken to maligning its “originators,” Read More
For much of the 19th century, Thanksgiving was only celebrated by New Englanders and Northeastern transplants in the upper Midwest and New York. Without the dogged activism of Sarah Josepha Hale—a novelist, poet, and the editor of “Godey’s Lady’s Book,” Read More
President-elect Donald Trump called for unity following a “long and bruising” campaign season in a Thanksgiving video address posted to his Twitter account Wednesday night. “Let us give thanks for all that we have, and let us boldly face the Read More
Tomorrow, as you celebrate the meal the Pilgrims ate with Indians, pause a moment to thank private property. I know that seems weird, but before that first Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims nearly starved to death because they didn’t respect private property. Read More
The following is a list of rules/tips/guidelines compiled by yours truly to guarantee an authentically Leftist-friendly Thanksgiving feast…. Enjoy: (1) Maintain and Respect the Safe Space around your liberal relative at all times. Feel free to use a ruler, yard Read More
The following is an excerpt from Melanie Kirkpatrick’s book, “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience” (Encounter Books, 2016). Just about every country has a national day, a holiday when citizens stop to honor their constitution, celebrate Read More
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog Happy Thanksgiving, Save Jerseyans. The first truly national Thanksgiving as we know it today (various governors and presidents including Washington had issues such declarations going back to the 1600s) emerged during a time Read More
By Matt Rooney | The Save Jersey Blog Thanksgiving week is officially underway, Save Jerseyans, and while football, turkey, and shopping will soon occupy everyone’s minds, many of you will remember that it’s our first duty – forever and always – Read More
