We Give Thanks - Even In the Worst of Times! Many families have a custom during Thanksgiving dinner of going around the table and sharing what each person is thankful for during the prior year. Often, it results in repetitive lists that include family, friends and good fortune. The recitation starts to sound the same from year to year, with only slight variations. Similarly, the blessing of the Thanksgiving meal every year usually includes mention of the shared blessings of the gathered a ...