The Thanksgiving Ceremony
Praise for the Thanksgiving Ceremony

“The Thanksgiving Ceremony is a small gem—a book that brings to life the history, songs, and traditions, old and new, of the most widely celebrated holiday of the year. This is a buoyant book, full of hope and praise of all that makes us Americans.”

—Julie Nixon Eisenhower

 

“There are times, like these, when it’s important to count our blessings. Ed Bleier’s delightful book helps us do the math.”

—Alan Alda and Arlene Alda

 

“This great country has provided the ‘music’ and this book provides the eloquent ‘lyrics’ for the Thanksgiving tables of all Americans, regardless of race or religion. It’s a joyous tribute to who we are, and can be, as Americans.”

—Quincy Jones

 

“Over the years, I’ve had so many Thanksgiving dinners with Ed and Magda that when Ed Bleier talks turkey, all of us listen.”

—Steven Spielberg

 

“The Thanksgiving Ceremony is a wonderful and moving idea. It is central to what we celebrate and a happy reminder of why America’s principles endure, as they do.”

—Peter Jennings and Kayce Freed