11/25/2025
THANKSGIVING
The first recorded Thanksgiving celebration took place in 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people came together to share an autumn harvest. For more than two centuries, communities have gathered in gratitude during this season of abundance.
It was not until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be observed each November—a reminder of unity, hope, and the healing power of gratitude.
Yet Thanksgiving is more than a single day or weekend. It is a way of living. True thanksgiving is not merely spoken; it arises from the core of our hearts, filled with love, humility, and devotion.
At White Dove Circle, this season offers a special time to express our gratitude—for all the blessings life has to offer and for the love, support, and fellowship shared within our community throughout the year.
As you offer your prayers this Thanksgiving holiday, please remember our men and women in uniform who serve our country, both at home and abroad. May they be protected and blessed always.
May you be surrounded by love always. May peace and love reign throughout the world.
On behalf of the Board and Community of White Dove, we wish you a most joyous and memorable Thanksgiving holiday!
White Dove Circle of Light and Love .. Transforming Lives, one heart at a time!
205 East Street, Springboro, OH 45066
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www.whitedovecircle.org