Well, I've had a lot of quesitons asking how we celebrate Thanksgiving in the Dominican Republic. I regret to inform all Americans that America is the ONLY country that celebrates this holiday since, you know, it originated with Pilgrims and Indians. Theoretically. Giving thanks actually originated a long time before that, but that's beside the point.
Having said that, I will gladly share that Students International put on a Thanksgiving for all of our staff and their families and for our semester students the night before Thanksgiving. We worked Thanksgiving day since it is not actually a national holiday here.
A traditional, yet somewhat Dominican, meal was prepared (pineapple jam instead of cranberry sauce) and enjoyed by everyone (though the Dominicans found the food to be kind of bland). We had a live worship band playing and we spent meaningful time giving thanks to God for specific things. We danced our puritan patooties off as we worshipped the Lord with Thanksgiving for all that He has done. It was the best T-day I've ever had.
On a funny note, we at the art site decided to dress up as Pilgrims and Indians (though we didn't catch a shot of Francisco wearing his construction paper headdress). All the Dominicans thought I was a nurse and were very confused.
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