Is it ethical to celebrate Thanksgiving given its history?

Celebrating Thanksgiving is primarily an act of general gratitude to God for provision and blessing, which is deeply biblical (1 Thessalonians 5:18). However, the holiday’s popular historical narrative is intertwined with the subsequent violence, conquest, and injustice inflicted upon Native American populations. The Christian response is to separate the act of gratitude (which is morally necessary) from the flawed historical narrative. It is ethical to celebrate if the celebration is centered on genuine, humble thanks to God, combined with a willingness to acknowledge the historical suffering and advocate for justice today.