Thanksgiving is the day set aside to celebrate the best parts of being human. We gather with loved ones and express our gratitude for the simplest pleasures of life: companionship, kindness, a bounty of food, and a spirit of generosity that extends beyond our own dining room tables.
Here in Santa Barbara, our local publications have celebrated the giving heart of this community for more than a century. Included here are advertising and article excerpts from the Morning Press, along with vintage artwork from the time. Enjoy this look at the past and remember the words of Henry David Thoreau: “I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.”
