Michael Levenson’s insistence that Boston should be the national home for Thanksgiving because “the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock,’’ and that “New York has stolen a holiday that by all rights should be ours,’’ reeks of irony (“How NYC stole Thanksgiving,’’ Page A1, Nov. 22). It continues to perpetuate a romanticized, Eurocentric, and distorted view of history that glosses over the the ensuing genocide of Native Americans and instead replaces it with an image of Pilgrims setting aside differences to celebrate with indigenous peoples. This version of Thanksgiving is no better than Columbus Day, which celebrates a man known for the genocide and enslavement of the indigenous people.

It is disappointing to see the Globe offer up this mythical version of Thanksgiving instead of focusing on setting aside time to express gratitude or help those less fortunate. Perhaps it is appropriate that Thanksgiving has been “stolen,’’ considering the broader history.

Matt Hubbard

South Boston