Welcome to Thursday Doors! This is a weekly challenge for people who love doors and architecture to come together to admire and share their favorite door photos, drawings, or other images or stories from around the world. If you’d like to join us, simply create your own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments below, anytime between 12:01 am Thursday morning and Saturday noon (North American eastern time). If you like, you can add our badge to your post.

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Today is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. but since we have a lot of international participants. I didn’t want to cancel the challenge this week.

I am including a few photos I’ve shared on previous Thanksgivings, but before you move into the gallery, I want to share a few thoughts related to this holiday.

First – I want to thank Norm Frampton for offering me the chance to manage the franchise that he established. I posted my first Thursday doors post in March 2015. I began serving as the host in December 2020 – four years ago, next week.

Second – I want to thank the people who visit my blog on a regular basis. You folks are the best. I appreciate your Likes, your comments, and for those os you that have blogs, the content you share. I am honored to be part of this community.

Third – I want to thank the people who participate in this challenge. Whether you join us every week or just now an then, you are Thursday Doors. Without your pictures, poetry, history, observations, artwork, stories and information, there would no Thursday Doors.

As for today, I will swing through early but I’ll be absent from the site during most of the day. I will get to your posts before Saturday, and I will prepare the Recap for Sunday.

Happy Thanksgiving to those who observe the day. If you have a few minutes, please visit the contributors. I’m guessing it will be a light week, but let’s show our appreciation to those who made the effort.

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107 responses to “Happy Thanksgiving 2024”

  1. Nice views of the Orthodox Church. Also nice bright red door in the first photo.

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    1. Thanks Frank. I haven’t been in the new Orthodox church. I hope to visit at some point.

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  2. Some fabulous church doors Dan. My software does have the power line remover and I remove poles by cloning. It takes a lot of time and effort.
    I have been enjoying Thursday Doors not for the four years and try to have something each week.
    I like seeing other doors from around the world too.
    Here’s my contribution

    Older doors (in Grafton)

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    1. Thanks Brian. I can remove the power lines now, but I don’t usually use the feature for these photos. I don’t have as much luck removing the poles.

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    1. Happy Thanksgiving Holly.

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      1. Thank you so much Dan. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day.

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  3. Happy Thanksgiving Dan and to all those celebrating this occasion. Thank you for taking over this challenge, I have always enjoyed joining almost every week.
    Here is my entry: https://wanderingteresa.com/day-3-in-hobart/

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    1. Thanks Teresa. I always enjoy your contribution and today is certainly no exception. Beautiful photos!

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  4. Happy Thanksgiving Dan! I hope you enjoy the time with your family. Also congratulations on four years hosting such a great blog. What a great community. I have an edition this week 😛

    Doors of WordPress V101

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    1. Thanks Wayne. I love visiting other places through this challenge. You’ve taken us to quite a few, and I appreciate that.

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      1. Thanks Dan! Enjoy the turkey.

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  5. Happy Thanksgiving, Dan! Have a relaxed and happy day!

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    1. Thanks Jo! I’m looking forward to a nice easy day. I hope you have a nice weekend.

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      1. Sounds good. You too xx

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  6. Wonferful photos as always.

    I would like to wish you and all the family a very happy Thanksgiving

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    1. Thanks so much, Willow. You might want to check out Suzette’s post for today. One of your old friends is mentioned. In any case, I hope you have a great weekend.

      https://suzetteb.home.blog/2024/11/28/giant-haiku-2024-thursday-doors/

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      1. Thank you Dan I have been and read Suzette post and apart from Merlin being there it is an excellent post 💜💜💜

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  8. Happy Thanksgiving to you Dan and all that celebrate. I love your doors this week, especially the red one :)

    Here is mine:

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    1. Thanks Sofia.

      I love that door! (yours)

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  9. Some wonderful buildings this week Dan, I particularly like the St George Orthodox Church, new and old combined. A quick one from Exeter from me ( surprise’ surprise!) this week: https://scooj.org/2024/11/28/thursday-doors-28-november-2024-exeter-doors/?_gl=1*ubaler*_gcl_au*MTk2Mzg5MTk3Ny4xNzMwNzQ3MTU2#exeter#devon#uk

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    1. Thanks Steve. I hope to get inside the new St. George Church on one of our visits.

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  10. HI DAn, this is a lovely message of thanks. I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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    1. Thanks Robbie! I hope you have a nice weekend.

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  11. […] own Thursday Doors post each (or any) week and then share a link to your post in the comments on Dan’s blog post. Check out all the other door posts […]

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  12. Happy Thanksgiving my friend! I love your list of things to be thankful for. I am thankful I found your blog and Thursday doors. It has been so much fun to be part of. I love the photos of the churches of your family.

    We are back in the City of York today. I just can’t get enough of it, but I promise I’ll do something different soon. https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/thursday-doors-more-of-york/

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    1. Thanks Darlene. Feel free to keep posting from York. I love the doors you shared today.

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  13. I love the red church doors, and the Orthodox church is lovely. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Deborah. Wishing the same for you and yours.

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  14. Amazing churches and doors Dan, especially the red door. I love that your grandmother attended the church your grandfather helped build for all those years. Very special memory for you.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and the Editor and Faith. Have a relaxing day enjoying each others company and the love you share. Remember, you’re not the one who is supposed to be stuffed….the turkey is!

    Ginger 🦋

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    1. Thanks Ginger.Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, too.

      Those two churches, St George and the Methodist one in Carnegie, were an integral part of my childhood.

      I do expect to be stuffed toward the end of this day – I’ll eat better tomorrow.

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    1. Thanks Sherry – to you, too.

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  15. Have a lovely Thanksgiving Day, Dan and family! 😃
    Here’s my TD’s post.

    Basilica di San Fedele — #ThursdayDoors

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    1. Thanks Gloria.

      You have beautiful doors today.

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  16. Good choices for the day. Best Thanksgiving wishes to you and yours. 🦃

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    1. Thanks Frank.Happy Thanksgiving.

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    1. Thanks GP.Happy Thanksgiving!

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  17. 🎶You get a line, ill get a pole honey, you get a line and ill get a pole babe!🎶

    Haha, happy Thanksgiving, Dan! Are you and the Editor going to a family gathering? Whatever you do, enjoy!

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    1. Thanks Kim. Our small family will gather here today. If you’re still on the road, I wish you safe travels.

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      1. Thanks! Down for the night, tomorrow we go the rest of the way to Jupiter!

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  18. Hi Dan – happy Thanksgiving time to you and the family … take care – cheers Hilary

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      1. Now reading Suzette’s comment – I needed to pay more attention … I think I’m in Thanksgiving mode … not doing much! I shall now read … cheers H

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  19. Happy Thanksgiving, Dan! Thank you for your wonderful photos and for sharing their personal history connected to your family and life. Photos are little stories of gratitude in themselves (I feel), as they often capture moments that expand into how and where we live and the things we have in common with family and friends in special places.

    How fun to wind a bell tower clock… How awesome is that! You are blessed!

    I love all the photos, Dan, and the beautiful sky you captured in each.

    I like the photo with the pole and power lines. It has a deep connectedness to its surroundings, which I personally appreciate in a scene.

    My favorite is the featured image… wonderful stonework and arches on the facade.

    Thank you, Dan, for all your labor on Thursday Doors. You make it look easy, but hosting and curating a challenge tirelessly with skill is not an easy task. Thank you for your technical savvy in setting up a weekly wrap-up that is easy to navigate. Blessings to you and your family this Thanksgiving day.

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    1. Thank you so much, Suzette. I love this challenge. It is work, but a little technology makes it pretty easy.

      These churches all have special meaning to me. Climbing up into the clock room was fascinating, and winding the clock was fun. I was surprised when the Rector showed me that the weights were just bags of rocks. The mechanism was amazing to study. It was long before cell phones, so no pictures.

      Thank you for your posts. I love the history you share, and I know that takes effort as well.

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      1. You are welcome Dan. It is always a pleasure to share on doors. I delight. Cheers.

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    1. Thanks John. My best to the Producer and the girls and your family.

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  20. I love the stone church in the header photo. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Dan!

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    1. Thanks Liz. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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  21. I hope the Thanksgiving celebrations are one to remember today. Not the best doors I could have chosen for a holiday, but it’s what I shot earlier this week. https://threwmikeseyez.com/2024/11/28/doors-round-2/

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  22. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

    My contribution

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  23. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Dan.

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  24. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Dan. Hope your day is filled with good cheer, good food with many blessings.

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  25. […] more doors, please visit Dan’s No Facilities site https://nofacilities.com/2024/11/28/happy-thanksgiving-2024/ there you will find the link to all the other doors being posted this […]

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  26. Have a lovely Thanksgiving, Dan. Hugs to you and yours.

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  27. What would Thursday be without “doors”… to everyone celebrating the American Thanksgiving… wishing you a peaceful and happy day with family and friends…… this is my post for today https://dymoonblog.com/2024/11/28/thursday-doors-80/

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  28. Nice !, Dan . Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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  29. Thursday Doors with mine .I see Dan these doors.

    Anita

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  30. Happy Thanksgiving to you and those who mean the most to you!

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  31. I like the red doors. Here’s mine https://seachurn.blogspot.com/2024/11/thursday-doors-november-28.html

    Happy Thanksgiving everyone !

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  32. Oh Dan. I can only imagine your excitement of climbing the tower and turning the clock. WOW!!!

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  33. Happy Thanksgiving! And thanks for remembering Norm. I hope he’s doing well!

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  34. Happy Thanksgiving 🙂. I am curious about the Orthodox churches in the US. The ones I have seen have several variations depending on the country (e.g. Greek, Bulgarian, Romanian, Russian).
    My entry here:

    An Artsy Door

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    1. The churches here tend to follow their country’s heritage. I’ve been inside Syrian, Greek and Russian Orthodox churches. They are similar, but also unique.

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  35. Dan, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Thank you for hosting Thursday Doors and sharing photos of the beautiful Primitive Methodist and St George churches and how they are connected to your family.

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    1. Thanks Natalie. These churches all played a role in my life.

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  36. Nice personal touch to these places Dan

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  37. A lovely way to express Thanksgiving! Thank you, Dan — you’ve given us all a big chunk of your time!

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    1. Thanks Maureen. It’s been fun for me.

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  38. Hoping your Thanksgiving was wonderful. Your choice of door photos are spot on. Totally with you about appreciating all my bloggy friends!

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    1. We had a very nice day, Ally. I hope you did, too.

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  39. One day I hope to read more about why you climbed the tower every day, and maybe about the details of what you had to do

    Here’s my contribution this time: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2024/11/28/contradictions/

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    1. Not daily. The clock was wound once a week. The weights are two large bags of rocks. One for the clock movement and one for the chimes. We (me and the Rector) took turns cranking the weights back to the top.

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  40. I hope you and yours had a peaceful Thanksgiving, Dan.

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  41. Oh, I love these. I appreciate the wonderful history as well. Happy early anniversary to you. It’s hard to believe that it’s been four years now. Thank you for hosting, Dan. You have done a wonderful job in creating an encouraging and welcoming community. :)

    Here’s my post for this week: https://brendasrandomthoughts.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/thursday-doors-store-fronts-double-doors-in-toulouse/

    Happy weekend!

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    1. Thanks Brenda. It is hard to believe it’s been four years, Brenda, but it’s been fun, and I look forward to continuing.

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  42. I too am thankful for this community Dan. Thursday Doors has made me a better observer of the world around me. Thanks, as always, for being such a welcoming host.

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    1. It’s my pleasure, Kerfe, and that’s not just me being polite.

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  43. Dan,

    A belated Thanksgiving from Canada!

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    1. Thanks. I think I missed yours altogether.

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      1. Welcome and no worries!

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  44. Beautiful doors, and a beautifully written post of thanks. Best to you, Dan.

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  45. Come ye thankful people, come! I remember that hymn from my childhood church experience. Very apropos for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for hosting Thursday Doors!

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    1. We sang that every year in Sunday School and in church. Thanks!

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  46. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!! My best to you and your family!

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    1. We did, Kirt. I hope you did, too.

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      1. We did Dan…..we were down in LA for the week.

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  47. Apologies for being late here. Happy Belated Thanksgiving to you and all. I had a very rough November, was undergoing physiotherapy for my back and right shoulder blade. Anyways, I’m almost back to normal. Since you are talking of Thursday Doors, I would like to take this opportunity that I’ve loved being a part of the Thursday Doors, but I am focusing on a different content right now so I do not get the opportunity to write more on doors. However, whenever I get the opportunity I love to create a Thursday Doors post which seamlessly blends travel, history and other things to make it interesting. Thank you Dan for giving me the opportunity to write on whatever limited content I have created with Thursday Doors. Many more will come, I can tell that much.

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    1. Thanks Sharukh. I hope I haven’t missed any of your posts. Remember, it doesn’t have to be al about doors.

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