A Mountain Thanksgiving: The History of Thanksgiving in Rural America
In this special Thanksgiving edition of Appalachian Shine , Cyrus Alderwood explores how the holiday took shape in the hollers and ridges of Central Appalachia. From early frontier gatherings to church-centered traditions, Depression-era community meals, and modern family celebrations, this episode uncovers the rich, heartfelt history behind a uniquely Appalachian Thanksgiving. Warm, reflective, and full of mountain storytelling, it’s a journey through gratitude, resilience, and the traditions that bind rural America together. #Thanksgiving2025 #ThanksgivingSeason #HolidayTraditions #GiveThanks #GratitudeSeason #FallStories #SupportLocal #CommunityStrong #AppalachianShine #Appalachia #CentralAppalachia #MountainStories #AppalachianCulture #AppalachianHistory #RuralAmerica #MountainLife www.supportappalachia.org