About Books & Literature: A Few Words for Thanksgiving Day

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Before lifting a fork to the heaping helpings of turkey, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole on the dinner table, many Americans first give thanks for their blessings on Thanksgiving Day. If you're at a loss for the words to adequately express your gratitude, look to some of the best writers around for inspiration. 15 Perfect Poems for Thanksgiving Day We love this collection of classic American poems about (or appropriate for) Thanksgiving Day. Plus, how impressed would the rest of the table be if you stood up and recited one of these before you feast? Some of our favorites from the list include: "Over the River and Through the Wood" by Lydia Maria Child "Thanksgiving Time" by Langston Hughes Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving day poems  emily dickinson  john greenleaf whittier Louisa May Alcott's Thanksgiving One of the best known pieces of classic literature about Thanksgiving is An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott. The story takes place in rural New Hampshire in the 1800s at the Bassett family's heartwarming Thanksgiving Day. Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving  holiday  american literature What Mark Twain Says He's Thankful For The American author and humorist always had a lot to say — on just about everything. His "What I Am Thankful For" letter serves up some laughs in "the strangest Thanksgiving sentiment ever penned." Search Related Topics:  mark twain  thanksgiving  american writers Top 12 Children's Books for Thanksgiving Will you have a lot of little turkeys gobbling up the mashed potatoes at this year's meal? These best kids books about Thanksgiving will keep your youngest guests entertained and teach them about what the holiday really means. Search Related Topics:  children's picture books  children's books about holidays  childrens books about the seasons Related Searches Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Prayer What Is Thanksgiving Best Free Books Thanksgiving Recipes Featured Articles Thanksgiving Quotes from Famous Authors 10 Books About Native American Literature Thanksgivng Day Bible Verses 10 Books About Early Colonial America 5 Native American Writers to Read Now More Ways to Bring Thanks to Your Thanksgiving Table   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement