Post Thanksgiving! This means I am taking all of the leftovers from the fervent feast and taking it to work next week.
Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and recognizing the importance of life, which in itself is ironic.
If you don't know already, this holiday was born out of the slaying and disenfranchisement of the indigenous inhabitants that were simply living.
The bright side is that we have transformed the holiday to a family oriented outing. The downside is that we still lie to our youth and say that the indigenous people were fine with their own plight by the hands of the colonialists.
Rant? Over.
Christmas mode? Activated.
Enjoy time with family and friends, reconcile with those you may not spoken to in a while. But, while doing this, understand the roots of this tradition, and let it be an example of an America of the past. Let it be a catalyst in leading you to do your research on what has happened to the innocent indigenous people, and maybe allow it to press you to make a change for the better treatment of our indigenous brothers and sisters.
Chega de Saudade has often been referred to as the world's first bossa nova song. The title of the song roughly translated to many different phrases that all revolve around the same gesture. "Saudade" refers to longing, more of a melancholy feeling. The whole phrase more or less means that the subject feeling a sentiment of Saudade is tired of feeling down, and yearning a connection to what they are missing. Be it a loved one or an emotional connection to something, Saudade is just as relevant today as it was in early 1950's Brasil. Sarava!
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