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Without Squanto there would be no Thanksgiving -
Paul S Umstead (2,796)      Paul S Umstead   The first Thanksgiving was a Festival held in October 1621 commemorating the first harvest by the the Pilgrims who had planted their crops on Patuxet abandoned fields. But how did this happen that the pilgrims were on Patuxet land? It's an interesting and involved story. In 1605, Fifteen years... ( added 2 years 297 days ago.) |
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On Thanksgiving – Thank God for our Soldiers -
Rev M Bresciani (1,394)   Rev M Bresciani Every thanksgiving I ponder what there is to be thankful for in America. The list is replete with things like freedom, lots of material goods, God, family and friends just to mention a few. Recently I pondered these men and women who serve in our armed forces. What sort of person risks everything... ( added 2 years 298 days ago.) |
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Thanksgiving - What Were the Pilgrims Thankful For? -
Rev M Bresciani (1,394) Rev M Bresciani When I was ten years old I had occasion to travel to Plymouth, Massachusetts every day for one whole summer with my father. He had a three hour lay over in Plymouth and it was my chance to roam the beaches and visit Plymouth Rock. It is housed under a monumental canopy and sits deep below the... ( added 2 years 300 days ago.) |
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A Christmas History Lesson -
Catherine Spelling (61) The Twelve Days of Christmas is one of the most famous Christmas carols ever written. It has been sung for a great many years, and is known the world over. To most it is a delightful hymn, but it was originally created with a very serious intent. In England between the years of 1558 and 1829, it... ( added 2 years 301 days ago.) |
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Changing Your Thanksgiving Chair -
Devlyn Steele (46) You can change your life by simple changing the seat that you look at your life from. Thanksgiving taught me this as a child. Growing up in Manhattan was an obstacle course of speed, traffic, hustle and bustle. It was an exciting place with tons of energy. The abundance of energy pointed in a... ( added 2 years 302 days ago.) |
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Thanksgiving - A Brit's Take On It -
Sally Higgins (57)  I am a newcomer to Thanksgiving. As a Brit living in Melbourne Australia Thanksgiving is not something that I have had much opportunity to get involved in. I had this naive idea that Thanksgiving was just like Christmas is only you get to do it all twice over. I was fortunate enough recently... ( added 2 years 302 days ago.) |
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Thanksgiving, A Time to Reflect on What is Important -
Iris Taub (655)  Thanksgiving has always been a time when our family would get together, not just for a meal but to reflect on previous years and how the holiday was spent. This year will be a very unusal time for our family. I guess you can say, I am trying to escape the preparations, but most of all, this... ( added 2 years 302 days ago.) |
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"Learning to Give Thanks and Celebrate Thanksgiving Every Day of the Year"© -
 - Arlene Wright-Correll (6,480)   Arlene Wright-Correll  This is one of the best times of the year for me. I like it better than Christmas. Thanksgiving!!! So much to be thankful for. Just about everything we seem to take for granted needs to be put into that category. Matter of fact, I feel more comfortable giving a gift at this time of year, than at... ( added 2 years 302 days ago.) |
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My Memories of Thanksgiving and How it Became an American Tradition© -
- Arlene Wright-Correll (6,480) Arlene Wright-Correll When I was a kid growing up and coming out of the "Great Depression' era, there were only 3 big holidays in our meager lives in Brooklyn, New York. Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving and some times those days were pretty meager! However, I can remember some times when we seemed to be... ( added 2 years 302 days ago.) |
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How to Decorate Your Home and Yard for Thanksgiving -
lorien1973 (31,257)  Although Thanksgiving usually doesn't call for as much effort as Christmas in the decorating department, you can still spruce things up a bit for the holiday. Yard Decor for Thanksgiving Some of the most beautiful yard decorations are simple, while also natural in color and design. The best way... ( added 2 years 307 days ago.) |
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Everyone Is Seeing Green In Thanksgiving Costumes -
Raymond Plona (52) Thanksgiving is an event that is commonly celebrated in the Western World. Every household has their own way to have fun during this time. Having theme parties is one of the most popular ways of enjoying the season. To spice up the event, organizers tell their guests to wear something in line... ( added 50 days 1 hour ago.) |
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What to Make with Leftover Turkey -
Jan Hayner (3,816)  Jan Hayner When the BIG day is over and we still have turkey in the refrigerator, the thought of a week of leftovers is almost too much to bear. At my house, it is planned for, looked forward too and blessing in disguise. I even buy an extra turkey, to make sure that I have enough leftovers. You think... ( added 290 days 12 hours ago.) |
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10 Unforgettable Thanksgiving Day Quotes! -
Joe Waters (4,679) Here are ten of the most memorable and famous Thanksgiving Day Quotes ever written. As Thanksgiving approaches, it is important that we all remember who and what we are most thankful for. It is also important to share our thoughts and laughter with those closest to us. These Thanksgiving Quotes... ( added 293 days 14 hours ago.) |
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10 Thanksgiving Quotes to Celebrate The True Meaning of Thanksgiving -
Noel Jameson (33,526) Ready for some Thanksgiving quotes? I don't mean the "I'm thankful for my Nintendo Wii" or the "I'm thankful for my new car" quotes that we hear all too often lately. I mean some real Thanksgiving quotes that remind us of what we really have to be thankful for. Here are 10 Thanksgiving quotes to... ( added 297 days 8 hours ago.) |
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Thanksgiving 07-What I am thankful for -
Herb A (607)  Herb A Every year my family gathers around the table ready for the feast of turkey, sweet potatoes, corn and the many, many deserts that everyone has brought. We all have our own things that we are thankful for. One is we are all here together again for another year. After walking around and talking... ( added 297 days 9 hours ago.) |
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Six Ways to Invite God to Thanksgiving Dinner -
Nina Amir (114) Just like the Pilgrims so long ago, when most people sit down to Thanksgiving dinner they express gratitude for the heaping plate of food before them. Unlike the Pilgrims, however, whose thanks were offered specifically to God in heartfelt prayers, today too many people's words of gratitude are... ( added 297 days 9 hours ago.) |
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A Grateful Thanksgiving is Great Feng Shui Energy -
Pat Heydlauff (338)  Pat Heydlauff Thanksgiving is the one holiday per year that seems to be the least commercialized and the most heartfelt. It is the holiday where the focus is on family, friends, food and being grateful for what you have. The hustle and bustle of this holiday has a lot less to do with commercialized gift giving... ( added 298 days 8 hours ago.) |
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A Not So Norman Rockwell Thanksgiving -
- Beth McCain (163)  Beth McCain Thanksgivings were always held at my grandma's house, which was kind of funny because Nannie, as we called her, couldn't cook. She didn't know that, with the exception of her desserts, everyone avoided her cooking. Lucky for us, she had somehow managed to inherit the baking gene from her own... ( added 306 days 11 hours ago.) |
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Christmas Shopping is on its Way, Are you ready? -
Jan Hayner (3,816) Jan Hayner Make your list and check it twice, three times, or maybe even four. This year we have to think about toys that have lead based paint, higher utility bills and staying within our budget. We are all much more conservative, due to the economy and utility cost skyrocketing; which is a good thing... ( added 308 days 22 hours ago.) |
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Holiday Smoked Turkey Surprise! -
- Bob Alexander (1,239)  Bob Alexander Tired of the same old traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners that you've had each year since you could walk? It's time to break tradition and do a little something different this year! For your holiday dinner, spice up the feast; smoke a turkey and surprise the crowd!! The folks over for... ( added 1 year 291 days ago.) |
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Easy Tips for a Frugal Thanksgiving Dinner -
Adriana Copaceanu (252)  Adriana Copaceanu Quite often, people overdo it for Thanksgiving, both in preparing and enjoying the meal. But, it's possible to have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends without having to break the budget and spend two days in the kitchen. The easiest way to do this is to organize a shared meal with... ( added 1 year 294 days ago.) |
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Thanksgiving Dinner: Personal Touches to Make it Special -
Treva Bedinghaus (868)  Treva Bedinghaus Are you hosting a crowd for Thanksgiving dinner? Don't let the turkey take center stage...show them who's top bird by adding your own creative touches. Every party is more fun when it is personalized. Try incorporating a few of these tips into your Thanksgiving celebration this year. Set the... ( added 1 year 300 days ago.) |
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Citrus-Sage Roast Turkey with Maple Glaze and Gravy -
Chef Helena (0)  Chef Helena Makes about 14-16 serving and 6 cups gravy INGREDIENTS For the brine: 1 14 -16 pound fresh turkey 2 cups hot water 2 cups kosher salt 1 cup brown sugar 3 sprigs fresh sage zest of one orange, removed in large pieces 2 gallons ice cold water For the turkey: 1 stick... ( added 1 year 302 days ago.) |
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The True Meaning of Giving Thanks -
J Gardener (87) What's not to love about Thanksgiving? It's the start of a four-day weekend. You don't have to get up too early. Sometime in the afternoon, you gather with family to share a huge, delicious meal, with guaranteed leftovers. There's football and a long nap for dad, fellowship and fun for everyone... ( added 1 year 313 days ago.) |
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Thanksgiving Activity Ideas for Children -
Nancy Johnson (3,650) Thanksgiving is a time for being grateful for the abundance we have in our lives, and to encourage the giving spirit towards others. It is the perfect time of the year to take the opportunity to teach children to start thinking about the important things in their life that they are thankful... ( added 1 year 346 days ago.) |
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