THE REVERE ADVOCATE – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Page 3 ~ OP-ED ~ Tomorrow is Thanksgiving A bout four centuries ago, the infant Plimouth Colony was hanging on to existence by its fi ngernails. A long period of drought endangered its crops. Without rain, the settlers would die. So, Governor Bradford ordered a day of prayer, asking God for rain. Bradford’s journal said that the rains came, promptly and heavily, “so that the earth was thoroughly wet and soaked with all.” 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 Revere. 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! More Choices. More Savings. LOCK IT IN WHILE YOU CAN. 4.25% APY* *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes There’s Every Bank, Then There’s SANTA PARADE | FROM Page 1 efi ts Revere students in honor of Priscilla Nickerson, a Revere resident committed to serving others and community building. To support the Revere Public School students benefitting from this scholarship fund, residents are invited to join Mayor Keefe on a fl oat during the Santa Parade, and can register at: www.revere. org/santawalk, or by sending a $20.00 donation to @CityofRevereMA on Venmo with the memo “Santa Parade.” Direct donations to the fund can also be made without participation in the parade. Tree Lighting — Saturday, November 30, from 5:00pm — 8:00pm, at City Hall Plaza (281 Broadway) At the Tree Lighting, Santa Claus will make his annual visit to Revere to light the City Hall Tree, and take photos with children. There will also be family activities, including inflatables, cookie decorating, a trackless train, and reindeer rides. “There’s no better way to ring in the spirit of the season, than celebrating with our community for one of Revere’s greatest traditions: the Tree Lighting,” said Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr, “This year, we’ve added more fun by incorporating the Priscilla Nickerson Memorial Scholarship Santa Parade. Make sure to join in on the holiday fun this season with us!” Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net
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