tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post116051299133995829..comments2024-03-28T22:59:15.275+04:00Comments on UAE Community Blog: Happy (belated) Thanksgivingsecretdubaihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13115610824191031176noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160716642770308532006-10-13T09:17:00.000+04:002006-10-13T09:17:00.000+04:00Curiosity...only time will tell..stil too soonCuriosity...only time will tell..stil too soonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160706836933102372006-10-13T06:33:00.000+04:002006-10-13T06:33:00.000+04:00Thanksgiving or not, i think every country has its...Thanksgiving or not, i think every country has its advantages and disadvantages..opinions differ and we must agree to disagree. I lived in the UAE for 26 yrs..and I emigrated to Canada 3 months ago. I miss only a few things in the UAE, namely, my friends & VERY few of the amenities. I do NOT miss the traffic, the insolence of various folks on the roads, the double standards depending upon ones ethnicity/race/nationality, the way any man would try to pick you up no matter where you may be or how you are dressed, the sky rocketing prices, rents, etc. where you cannot turn to the government for any assistance or understanding, the list goes on. For me its my first winter in Canada and I am sure it will be a learning experience BUT in less than 6 months I feel truly settled here. I find the Canadians friendly, helpful and polite people. I have NO regrets moving here and I am glad I have..but then again, thats my opinion and you don't have to agree with it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160690326288784172006-10-13T01:58:00.000+04:002006-10-13T01:58:00.000+04:00oh al sinjab, forgive me atrocities and homour me,...oh al sinjab, forgive me atrocities and homour me, why is it when it comes to other cultures respect is demanded from us, but when our culture, value and religion in teh uae are raised all hell break. Escapes me why.<BR/><BR/>I, however, will always be civil to others and respect their cultures, and tolerate them, not for anthing, but because Islam orders me to. I will also refrain from endlessly reminding others that I grew up in this country.<BR/><BR/><B>HLH</B>: sorry but I dont celebrate thanksgiving.pRoUdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447619216080582670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160683086998045772006-10-12T23:58:00.000+04:002006-10-12T23:58:00.000+04:00ps. I've never heard of someone receiving a Thanks...ps. I've never heard of someone receiving a Thanksgiving card - definatly not a Hallmark Holiday, let's hope they don't catch on.Al Sinjabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726687734551158551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160683024985600922006-10-12T23:57:00.000+04:002006-10-12T23:57:00.000+04:00Proud - To me, as someone who's grown up in the UA...Proud - To me, as someone who's grown up in the UAE, one of the greatest things about this country is how we share our different cultures. The idea of sharing a holiday greeting fits the idea of a <I>community</I> blog. <BR/><BR/>I don't know about the 'brawl' but perhaps I should mention that Thanksgiving is a secular holiday, and in Canada it is not related to a specific historical event or race relations. Perhaps the Islamic posting was a more contentious one?<BR/><BR/>Finally, if you can wish a Merry Christmas or Ramadan Kareem then why not Thanksgiving? It is a Canadian holiday but it's nice to take a day to be grateful. On the UAE blog it may also serve as a reminder that our different cultures celebrate the same fundamental values - gratitude, generosity, friends, and family.Al Sinjabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726687734551158551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160615957998264902006-10-12T05:19:00.000+04:002006-10-12T05:19:00.000+04:00LOL proud.I guess its more relevant than "the cult...LOL proud.<BR/>I guess its more relevant than "the culture of void" in thier perspective. <BR/>Happy thanksgiving.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160601738132259892006-10-12T01:22:00.000+04:002006-10-12T01:22:00.000+04:00I'm so compelled to comment here: what does thanks...I'm so compelled to comment here: what does thanksgiving have to do with the UAE community blog? dare I fathom? Previously a "brawl" erupted when other topics pertaining to the uae but of islamic nature were posted, and yet this post is ok? I ponder why, in hindsight, I don't.<BR/><B>Hot Lemon& Honey</B>, would like to hear from you.<BR/>p.s.: no ill wishes. just thoughts, after all they come at no charge.pRoUdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05447619216080582670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160566062760463542006-10-11T15:27:00.000+04:002006-10-11T15:27:00.000+04:00And a time for all the oldies to play touch footba...And a time for all the oldies to play touch football in the back yard and sprain wrists and ankles (Thanksgiving evening is very busy at the emergency room).Mme Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00270050276741592376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160553639710010102006-10-11T12:00:00.000+04:002006-10-11T12:00:00.000+04:00Thanksgiving is a way for us to pretend the North ...Thanksgiving is a way for us to pretend the North American "founding fathers" were friends with Native Americans instead of slaughterers of them.<BR/><BR/>It has become a time for friends and family to get together, eat a lot, and give thanks for what they got.nativeinformanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01962592545629320002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160552953672293102006-10-11T11:49:00.000+04:002006-10-11T11:49:00.000+04:00canada,eh?canada,eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160540166009968202006-10-11T08:16:00.000+04:002006-10-11T08:16:00.000+04:00BTW Al Sinjab - thanks for the greetings!BTW Al Sinjab - thanks for the greetings!trailingspousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423750400387682863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160540075339516832006-10-11T08:14:00.000+04:002006-10-11T08:14:00.000+04:00Not misplaced . . . just think about the geography...Not misplaced . . . just think about the geography . . . harvest is earlier in the north. From a holiday standpoint it works out better too as there is a bit more space between it and Christmas.<BR/><BR/>The fact that it is not a Hallmark holiday does make it nicer as there is not so much commercial hoopla in the stores and it really is just about getting together with family and friends. Of course this makes it hard for those of us living so far away. Two slim slices of turkey breast on a styrofoam tray just looked so sad when I bought them! :(trailingspousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423750400387682863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160538955021772302006-10-11T07:55:00.000+04:002006-10-11T07:55:00.000+04:00Its for the Canucks. As always, they've got things...Its for the Canucks. As always, they've got things misplaced.psamtanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836924122192412202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15456688.post-1160537357385866712006-10-11T07:29:00.000+04:002006-10-11T07:29:00.000+04:00"Thanksgiving", as practised in the USA, always fa..."Thanksgiving", as practised in the USA, always falls on the last Thursday in November. It is essentially a Harvest Festival, dating back to the seventeenth century. No, it is not a Hallmark Holiday.<BR/><BR/>I confess to being a little confused as to why the post appears in early October. Is there a different Thanksgiving that I don't know about?Grumpy Goathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07944514711900089561noreply@blogger.com