The president uses his weekly address to wish people a happy Thanksgiving . ` And just as folks have done in every Thanksgiving since the first , we 'll spend some time taking stock of what we 're thankful for : the God-given bounty of America and the blessings of one another , '' the president said . Obama calls the holiday one of counting blessings and helping families . The first volunteers helped distribute Thanksgiving food early on Wednesday .
The president uses his weekly address to wish people a happy Thanksgiving . Obama calls the holiday one of counting blessings and helping families . The first volunteers helped distribute Thanksgiving food early on Wednesday .