Today in the U.S., many celebrate the secular holiday called “Thanksgiving.” It originated as a harvest festival and the traditional imagery has been inspired by legends about Calvinist separatist Pilgrims who emigrated from The Netherlands to the “New World” in 1620. These staunchly Christian folks supposedly included select nearby indigenous pagans in their festivities, now and again. Honoring the fruits of hard work done towards preparing for survival of the gelid Winter months to come in Massachusetts, it was a de facto proclamation of the wisdom of being in harmony with the cycling of Nature. Similar holidays abound in pre- […]
Daily Archives: November 22, 2018
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THE DEVIL’S MISCHIEF #617 Massachusetts is not only home to the 617 area code, but to Plymouth as well. So enjoy an old-time radio Thanksgiving celebration with ABBOTT & COSTELLO! Hear Thanksgiving-themed selections from the 1940s “Abbott & Costello Show”, with all of the political incorrectness, sinful swing interludes, cigarette ads, and hilarity from one of history’s most famous comedy duos. Only on Radio Free Satan! Stream Episode #617 Download Episode #617