Many of us in USA will be cooking and enjoying the “Butterball Turkey” and sides of mashed potatoes, greens and native corn and cranberries. (not to mention Mincemeat Pies and other desserts).
Let us not forget where we come from. As Zoroastrians we have a rich heritage of our own.
Our faith is something to be Thankful for.
This Thanksgiving, please say a small prayer for our community to survive and prosper.
Here are some facts and photos of a Thanksgiving ceremony (Jashan) done in many Parsi Homes:
A jashan (the Indian-Zoroastrian word) or jashne (the Zoroastrian word) is a religious thanksgiving ceremony, or one that celebrates or commemorates an important event.
Read more at http://www.heritageinstitute.com/zoroastrianism/jashan/index.htm