"An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving" by Louisa May Alcott
Release Date: 11/25/2025
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Today, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving." The audio file has no commentary—it's merely an unabridged reading of the story—and is suitable for you to share with your children as a worthwhile story to enjoy this time of year. But this story is filled with financial lessons for those with ears to hear. As you listen to a life of long ago (circa 1830), I'd encourage you to reflect on the life that you and I now live in comparison. For me, this...
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info_outlineToday, in celebration of the American holiday "Thanksgiving Day," I want to share with you a recording of short story written by Louisa May Alcott, called "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving."
The audio file has no commentary—it's merely an unabridged reading of the story—and is suitable for you to share with your children as a worthwhile story to enjoy this time of year.
But this story is filled with financial lessons for those with ears to hear.
As you listen to a life of long ago (circa 1830), I'd encourage you to reflect on the life that you and I now live in comparison.
For me, this reflection fills me with Thanksgiving, which is the starting point of living a rich life now.
You are rich. I am rich. Let's realize it and act appropriately.
Joshua
- If you prefer to read the story to your children yourself, here is the text I read: https://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/alcott/thanksgiving/thanksgiving.html
Here are a few poem and prayers of Thanksgiving you may enjoy as well:
O Lord, that lends me life,
Lend me a heart replete with thankfulness!
~~William Shakespeare 1564-1616
May all who share these gifts today
Be blessed by Thee, we humbly pray.
What God gives and what we take
'Tis a gift for Christ his sake;