Thanksgiving is a western holiday that dates back to the 15th century when the Pilgrims and Puritans emigrated to North America. During the harvest season, these ethnic groups thanked the gods for a bountiful harvest. Thanksgiving is therefore celebrated on different days in different countries, depending on the harvest season. For instance, Rwandans celebrate Thanksgiving in August, Canadians celebrate it in early October, and Americans celebrate it in late November.

On Thanksgiving, families and friends divided by cities and countries often come together to share a meal, among other things. One of the most meaningful thanksgiving traditions is to reflect on the things you are thankful for in life. While Thanksgiving is not necessarily an Indian holiday, you can celebrate it by showing gratitude for the many wonderful things in your life.

Here are some things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

Nothing beats good health. Your health allows you to do everything. You can walk a flight of stairs, run miles, indulge in various activities, and so on. This Thanksgiving, remember to be thankful for your good health that helped you survive the global pandemic. Also, ensure you secure your health with health insurance.

Every year, millions of people die due to hunger. If you have hot food to nourish your body, you are far better off than most people who struggle to eat one square meal a day. Food fuels your body with energy and nourishes your mind. Since Thanksgiving is all about the harvest season, ensure you are grateful for the food you eat.

Be thankful if you have a place to call home – an environment where you and your loved ones can stay safe. Your home protects you from cold winters, hot summers and torrid rains. You can express gratitude for your home by safeguarding it with an excellent home insurance policy.

Whether you love your job or not, it provides you with a steady source of income. Your income allows you to indulge in activities of your choice, like shopping, travelling, dining out, etc. It empowers you to take care of your loved ones and even grow your wealth. So do not take your job for granted and be thankful for it every day.

Your vehicle takes you from one place to another. It saves you the trouble of depending on public transportation and lets you travel at your pace. You can express gratitude towards your vehicles by maintaining them properly, getting them serviced regularly and purchasing bike and car insurance plans, depending on the vehicles you own.

If you have loved ones with whom you can share your joys and sorrows, you are richer than most people. Tell your loved ones how grateful you are for their presence in your life and appreciate them often to make them feel loved and valued.

This Thanksgiving, remember to count your blessings and secure your assets by investing in the necessary general insurance policies. Happy Thanksgiving!