Page 10 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 THANKSGIVING | FROM PAGE 1 When the revived harvest was brought in, Bradford ordered another day of thanksgiving to the God who brought the rain. We don’t pray for rain much anymore, although a few churches in the corn belt do. We think of it as a little superstitious. For the same reason, we don’t thank God very much anymore. We are the losers thereby. No matter what our religious belief or lack of belief, we know in our hearts that we are not MASTERS of the UNIVERSE, that something outside of us and bigger than us brings the rain and the harvest, and all the miracles of life. We know, in our hearts, that we should thank somebody or something for these gifts. But we have nothing to be thankful for. Thanks for the gift of living, healthy children. Thanks for a strong community. Thanks for the determined and peaceful people of Everett. Yes, we have plenty to be thankful for but don’t we still have things to fear? YES. War and terrorism, age and mortality. The pilgrims didn’t give thanks because they had been delivered eternally from worry, fear and pain. They knew that their community was still in danger, as ours is. They knew a hard winter was ahead, and many hard years after it, as they may be for us. They gave thanks for what they have received already. Thank, because the act of thanking is an act of perception and recognition. When we recognize our blessings, even if only once a year, we renew our determination to retain those blessings. Finally, while you’re at it, thank the family cook for the turkey! Have a thankful Thanksgiving! USPS Announces Recommended Mailing and Shipping Dates for 2024 Holiday Season W ASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages. The following are recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec. 25. 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in the Contiguous United States (Lower 48 States): • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 18 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 21 2024 Holiday Mailing and Shipping Dates for Items Sent to Addresses in Alaska and Hawaii: • USPS Ground Advantage service: Dec. 16 • First-Class Mail service: Dec. 18 • Priority Mail service: Dec. 19 • Priority Mail Express service: Dec. 20 For customers sending packages internationally, or to military addresses, USPS suggests checking the complete list of recommended holiday mailing and shipping dates at usps. com/holidayshippingdates. USPS urges customers to plan ahead and ship early during this holiday season. The earlier you send, the better; don’t delay – mail and ship today! For tips on preparing shipments, including packaging guidelines, ordering free shipping supplies and information on local Post Office location hours, visit usps.com. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net
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