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Light a Flame of Thanksgiving

Description: Through the use of drawings, still images, and moving images, this film discusses the evolution of the Thanksgiving holiday as a tradition of acts of gratitude for life. The film traces the tradition of acts of gratitude back to Native Americans and takes a religious perspective. The film closes with footage of people visiting Thanksgiving Square in Dallas.
Date: unknown
Duration: 17 minutes 31 seconds
Creator: National Thanksgiving Commission
Partner: UNT Media Library
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[Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 9 - Vacations and Holidays]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Peter Pauls Stewart family including holidays, birthdays, and vacations during the period of 1956 through 1957. The footage begins with a trip to Disneyland (00:00-02:03) followed by Washington, D.C. (02:03-11:59). In Washington, D.C., the family watches a military parade led by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Vice President Richard Nixon. The parade includes footage of the MIM-3 Nike Ajax (06:01), Martin MGM Matador (06:39), … more
Date: 1956/1957
Duration: 47 minutes 44 seconds
Creator: Stewart, Peter Pauls
Partner: UNT Media Library
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[McNeill Family Films, No. 8 - Holidays and Birthdays, 1987-1988]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the McNeill Family including birthdays and holidays. Footage includes Halloween 1987 (00:00-02:30), Christmas 1987 (02:30-14:17), Justin's Crayola themed third birthday party (14:17-18:13), children swimming (18:13-18:48), Thanksgiving 1988 (18:48-21:08), and Christmas 1988 (21:08-23:38).
Date: 1987-10-31/1988-12-25
Duration: 23 minutes 38 seconds
Creator: McNeill
Partner: UNT Media Library
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[McNeill Family Films, No. 7, Holidays and Birthdays, 1986-1987]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the McNeill Family including birthdays and holidays. The film begins with baby Justin getting out of a bath, eating, and sleeping in a Sesame Street decorated room (00:00-02:53). The film continues with footage of a Thanksgiving dinner (02:53-04:42), a Christmas celebration (04:42-10:04), Brandy and Justin making a Valentine's Day Card for their mother Pam (10:04-12:25), an Easter celebration (12:25-17:11), and Justin's second birthday… more
Date: 1986/1987
Duration: 21 minutes 52 seconds
Creator: McNeill
Partner: UNT Media Library
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[Saniei Family Videos, No. 51 - Thanksgiving Dinner]

Description: This home movie excerpt documents the Saniei and Santos families celebrating Thanksgiving. At the first event, guests include Rosa, Abbus (Sonny), Patricia, Ahmad and Gayle. The guests speak a mix of English and Farsi as they socialize, carve the turkey, eat, and watch football. Saeed (Michael) and Patricia also spend time with Patricia's family. Footage includes a prayer or blessing and the family eating dinner.
Date: November 26, 1992
Duration: 16 minutes 07 seconds
Creator: Saniei
Partner: UNT Media Library
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[Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 11 - Thanksgiving and Christmas]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Peter Pauls Stewart family including Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. The family dines and opens presents together. Mrs. Stewart reads her children stories, says prayers with them, and puts them to bed.
Date: 1957
Duration: 15 minutes 43 seconds
Creator: Stewart, Peter Pauls
Partner: UNT Media Library
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[The Peter Pauls Stewart Family Films, No. 23 - Holidays]

Description: This home movie documents the daily lives and activities of the Peter Pauls Stewart family including David Stewart's birthday party, an outdoor family gathering with food and swimming, Thanksgiving dinner, and a Christmas celebration.
Date: 1963
Duration: 13 minutes 34 seconds
Creator: Stewart, Peter Pauls
Partner: UNT Media Library
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