The Holidays Are Near!!

Hello!

Today's blog is about Thanksgiving. This is the First segment on a Two part blog.

We all know about the history of the first Thanksgiving. But let me refresh ya'lls minds.

In 1621 the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast which is now known as the first Thanksgiving. While cooking methods and table manners have changed as the holiday has evolved, the meal is still eaten today with the same spirit of celebration and happiness. The food that was brought had so much variety to it. The Indians brought five dressed deer and more than a dozen fat wild turkeys. They helped with the preparations, teaching the Pilgrim women how to make hoecakes and a tasty pudding out of cornmeal and maple syrup. In fact, they also showed them how to make one of their Indian favorites: white, fluffy popcorn! The Pilgrims, in turn, provided many vegetables from their gardens: carrots, onions, turnips, parsnips, cucumbers, radishes, beets, and cabbages. Also, using some of their precious flour with some of the summer fruits which the Indians had dried, the Pilgrims introduced them to blueberry, apple, and cherry pie. Along with sweet wine made from wild grapes, it was, indeed, a joyous occasion for all concerned.
The Pilgrims and Indians happily competed in shooting contests, foot races, and wrestling. Things went so well that this first Thanksgiving was extended for three days.

The only stand out thing that has changed is that we only celebrate for a day!