American Thanksgiving as we know it today owes much to the persistence of Sarah Josepha Hale, the 19th-century editor, writer, and influential advocate often called the “Mother of Thanksgiving.” Though harvest feasts had long been observed in various colonies, it was Hale who spent decades lobbying presidents, governors, and the public to establish a unified national holiday that celebrated gratitude, family, and American abundance. Her efforts succeeded during the Civil War when President Abraham Lincoln, moved by her appeals, proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in 1863 — a tradition that has continued ever since.

Over time, Thanksgiving also absorbed older harvest imagery, and one of the most enduring symbols is the Horn of Plenty, or cornucopia. This emblem of nourishment and abundance long predates the American holiday, appearing in ancient Greek and Roman mythology in connection with deities of the harvest, prosperity, and the fertile earth — from Gaia (or Terra) to Plutus, the child god of riches and son of Demeter, to the nymph Maia, and Fortuna, the bringer of luck and prosperity. The cornucopia’s deep roots in these traditions make it a fitting symbol for a celebration centered on gratitude and plenty.

This richly coloured design was inspired by the plenty of an autumn harvest, using "pumpkin", "corn", "corn harvest" and other seasonal shades. May the richness of the season be yours and yours to share with friends and family.🤎 🧡 💛 💚 🦃 🦃 🦃 🍁 🌽 🥧