WHY DO WE CALL IT THANKSGIVING?

Did you ever wonder why we call it "thanks - giving”? We did too - so we did a little investigating. One thing we know without having to ask - is that Ever Bamboo is so very grateful to all of our customers who believe that there is a safer, more effective alternative for life’s stinky stuff than scented candles and toxic sprays. We wouldn’t be who we are today without you - so for you, we are GRATEFUL!

Thanksgiving’s deep connection to gratitude stems from its roots as a harvest festival, a time when people paused to give thanks for the blessings of abundance and the fruits of their labor. The tradition began in 1621 with the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony, who shared a feast with the Wampanoag people to celebrate their first successful harvest in the New World. This gathering was a moment of cooperation and mutual gratitude, though it likely bore little resemblance to the Thanksgiving we know today. Instead of turkey and pumpkin pie, the meal included deer, fish, corn, and other native foods.

For many years, Thanksgiving remained an informal and sporadic celebration. It wasn’t until George Washington issued a proclamation in 1789 that the country observed a unified day of Thanksgiving. Washington’s declaration was a reflection of gratitude for the newly ratified Constitution and the fledgling nation’s survival. Still, the idea of an annual Thanksgiving didn’t take root immediately.

In the 19th century, a determined woman named Sarah Josepha Hale championed the cause of making Thanksgiving a national holiday. Known as the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book and author of “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” Hale spent decades lobbying presidents and publishing editorials to promote the idea. Her persistence finally paid off during one of the darkest periods in American history. In 1863, amidst the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday, urging Americans to come together in gratitude to heal the divided nation.

Thanksgiving continued to evolve, shaped by both tradition and practical considerations. In 1939, President Franklin D. Roosevelt made a controversial decision to move Thanksgiving up by one week, hoping to extend the holiday shopping season during the Great Depression. The shift caused public outcry, leading Congress to pass a law in 1941 that fixed Thanksgiving as the fourth Thursday in November, where it remains today.

Over the centuries, Thanksgiving has grown from a humble harvest feast to a cherished holiday. It’s a time not only to share food and fellowship but also to reflect on the enduring spirit of gratitude that first brought people together on that autumn day in 1621.

So as we come to another year’s celebration of this gratitude based holiday, we want to say ‘THANK  YOU” by offering you 15% discount to prepare for the holidays. Use code THANKSGIVING_2024 until December 9, 2024, valid on all deodorizers and dehumidifiers. 

Have a wonderful, stink free holiday.
Team E.B.

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