If you think Independence Day is Americas
â
If you think Independence Day
is America's defining holiday,
think again.
Thanksgiving deserves
that title, hands
down
â
Meaning
This quote argues that Thanksgiving may express the heart of American identity more than other holidays. It emphasizes gratitude, gathering, and shared tradition.
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