Why Only One Day?

Why Is It...

That we celebrate,
Only one day out the year to show our gratitude?
To whom do we give thanks too?
And for what reason is this holiday infused?

I Suppose...

We all were persuaded,
That Thanksgiving originated in 1621,
When land, deer, and the first good harvest,
Joined the pilgrims and Indians to eat as one.

But...

This was not the only event,
That brought on this day of feast,
There was a specific battle, the ending of a drought,
And Sarah Hale's high hopes and beliefs.

So Confused...

Why there was so much commotion,
For this Holy day to be set in date,
When our history shows sporadic times,
Of when our people gave the many of thanks.

Its Almost Like...

those who argued and disagreed,
seemed nonsensical in a way,
'Cause with my long list of whom I have to thank,
It would take me more than one day.

So Why Only One?