I think that pronouncing it with the accent on the first syllable is peculiarly American. As someone brought up on... [MORE]

Peter Reynolds

Nov 28, 2007 18:20

Great Article, great point! THANKSgiving -the teen is boredat the kid's table

USpace

Nov 27, 2007 18:51

Mr. McWhorter, I am sorry to say that you have totally lost sight of the meaning of Thanksgiving. This Holiday... [MORE]

John LaPrelle

Nov 21, 2007 17:05

My earliest American ancestors came to Jamestown and New England in the early 1600s. Our five-generation family now includes people... [MORE]

G'MaMollie

Nov 21, 2007 13:30

Dear Mr. McWhorter, I invite you to come to Thanksgiving supper at my house tonight, which I am preparing now, or... [MORE]

Tim McDonald

Nov 21, 2007 12:37

I wonder if it is part of being on the East/West Coast connection that colors the commentary? I have to... [MORE]

Poulette

Nov 21, 2007 12:28

It should be noted that the Thanksgiving rituals, at least here in Michigan, include watching the Detroit Lions play a... [MORE]

Steve Poling

Nov 21, 2007 11:30