Donate, and give someone gift of hope this season
      Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings God has bestowed upon us. We can be grateful for our families and friends, food on the table, and gainful employment. We may give thanks throughout the year, but Thanksgiving Day is a time when we all come together to appreciate all that we have.
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Holiday has some interesting history connected to it
      Americans have always given thanks — just not always in November. Giving thanks is a longstanding American tradition. However, few people realize that Thanksgiving hasn't always been celebrated in November.
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Many residents can't enjoy the bounty of Thanksgiving
      Once again, Thanksgiving is here and many of us are planning wonderful feasts with family and friends. Some of our Monmouth County residents are not enjoying this exciting time. They are worrying about putting food on the table for their families each and every day.
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Go to the mall, not the vet on Black Friday
      Thanksgiving is approaching, and with it the temptation to include family pets in the festivities. Pet owners should not give in to the understandable urge to include your dog or cat in the bounty of Thanksgiving dinner. Those rich foods that leave you wishing for a nap can send your pet to the veterinary hospital with a possibly life-threatening illness.
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