Sarah Josepha Hale was the editor of Godey’s Lady’s Book Magazine. She loved Thanksgiving and the holiday featured prominently in her magazine and in her novel, Northwood A Tale of New England. Later, it became her goal to see Thanksgiving celebrated as a national holiday. Sarah lead a letter writing campaign, reaching out to 5 U.S. presidents.
President Lincoln loved the idea and saw it as a chance to bring together a country torn apart by Civil War.
Learn more about this inspiring history and the origins of the traditions we still observe today in our book, Giving Thanks– available fall 2022!