Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#1

Post by mr_o47 » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 4:12 AM UTC

I have been really thankful for hackernews. This place has been full of great knowledge and people.

I really appreciate the efforts of the people who are running this platform.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#2

Post by NotPractical » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 4:54 AM UTC

It's pleasant to see something like this on here mixed in with all the technical posts. Happy thanksgiving!

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#3

Post by senectus1 » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:00 AM UTC

hows this thankful thing work? is it a specifically Christian thing or is it secular?

I'm peripherally aware it has something to do with (North American first nation) Indians and early settlers plus it tends to involve feasting on turkey and pumpkin dishes.

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#4

Post by pdonis » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:01 AM UTC

senectus1 wrote: post #3

hows this thankful thing work? is it a specifically Christian thing or is it secular? I'm peripherally aware it has something to do with (North American first nation) Indians and early settlers plus it tends to involve feasting on turkey and pumpkin dishes.

> is it a specifically Christian thing or is it secular?

As far as the US holiday is concerned, it's secular, by which I mean it is celebrated by pretty much everybody regardless of religious persuasion (or lack thereof).

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#5

Post by cirrus3 » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:01 AM UTC

Agree. As much as this place drives up my anxiety and displeasure everyday, it is still my #1 source for news that I care to hear about. Kind of a low bar, but hey, still above the bar =)

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#6

Post by armenarmen » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:02 AM UTC

senectus1 wrote: post #3

hows this thankful thing work? is it a specifically Christian thing or is it secular? I'm peripherally aware it has something to do with (North American first nation) Indians and early settlers plus it tends to involve feasting on turkey and pumpkin dishes.

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=what+is+thanksgiving

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

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Post by hollerith » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:04 AM UTC

senectus1 wrote: post #3

hows this thankful thing work? is it a specifically Christian thing or is it secular? I'm peripherally aware it has something to do with (North American first nation) Indians and early settlers plus it tends to involve feasting on turkey and pumpkin dishes.

Many cultures celebrate the annual harvest although maybe not all of them combine it with gratitude.

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#8

Post by DoreenMichele » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:06 AM UTC

HN is the best place I've found to discuss medical stuff in a serious and sciency manner, for which I am endlessly grateful.

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#9

Post by toni » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:08 AM UTC

armenarmen wrote: post #6

senectus1 wrote: post #3

hows this thankful thing work? is it a specifically Christian thing or is it secular? I'm peripherally aware it has something to do with (North American first nation) Indians and early settlers plus it tends to involve feasting on turkey and pumpkin dishes.

https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=what+is+thanksgiving

https://blog.nativehope.org/what-does-thanksgiving-mean-to-n...

Re: Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

#10

Post by sbuccini » Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 5:10 AM UTC

Thinking about all the folks on call for the Black Friday/Cyber Monday crush. They were some of my favorite days working in e-commerce but, then again, everything always went smoothly during my tenure. Thanks for holding down the fort for the rest of us!