Earlier in this chain, someone made a comparison to Halloween. Correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s a difference. The All Saints Day celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints’ Day) and the night before it, the traditional night of Samhain in the Celtic religion, began to be called All-Hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween. Thanksgiving, while many have carried forward “religious” overtones, it was simply a meal to rejoice and give thanks for being alive and successful in the “new world”. Dunno… sounds like that applies to all people and religions equally and can be as religious or as secular as you choose to make it. Also, I’m 3rd generation american… what “seder” are you referring to? Best I know, there’s not even any kiddush to say at the table, but if you have one, please pass it along.
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