Thanksgiving & Christmas

Give thanks and be grateful!

In the spirit of giving!

About The Origin of Thanksgiving.
        1621: The Native American tribe Wampanoag and the Plymouth colonist pilgrims shared a feast during the autumn harvest, which, became known as Thanksgiving!

What Thanksgiving Means Today?
        The holiday reminds us, that while we have a feast with our loved ones, to show our support to one another and to give honor to our ancestors, that were welcoming to newcomers and honoring Indigenous tribes.

DONATIONS Recommended, Please!
    Some families are unfortunate to not have the financial means for have a Thanksgiving dinner. So cities have pantries setup for donations as well as many churches/businesses. Thank you and be awesome! 

The Happiness Exuded From The Dinner!
        Who else loves seeing loved ones come in, and bring in their own types of dish?! Kids playing outside, football fans cheering on their game-of-the-day, and everyone lining up to munch down!

Why Do People Get Sleepy After Eating Dinner?
        Turkey does contain a chemical that does cause a slither of drowsiness but i've read that the stuffing is the cause of it. Think about the starchy ingredients and the turkey itself. A combination that has to result in feeling sleepy. Don't quote me on this, to avoid a dish. Enjoy your day!

NFL Games On Thanksgiving!
    Bears vs Lions 11:30 AM
    NYG   vs Cowboys 3:30 PM
    Dolphins vs Packers 7:20 PM

College Football Game On Thanksgiving!
    Memphis Tigers vs 25 Tulane Green Wave 6:30pm

Bring On The Cold Weather! Right?...
    Cold weather, another staple feature of the holiday season which can bring joy or misery to many! ...But with cold weather comes...Hot cocoa, flannel patterned clothing, bonfires, and if your lucky a fireplace to create that perfect cozy ambiance. If you're not that lucky, that's ok because you can still set the mood with a warm area, virtual fireplace with holiday jingles and hot cocoa.

If You Don't Like Cold Weather, Then...
    You can make it better by incorporating the fall/winter patterns in your clothing, PUMPKIN spice flavored snacks/drinks, eggnog, cozy decorations in your house, the cinnamon scent decor, and HOT COCOA! 

The Core of Thanksgiving.
    To love your family and to spread warmth to one another. Appreciate the good and honor the meaning of Thanksgiving and the potential the Indigenious saw in others different than themselves.

Once Thanksgiving Ends, Remain Happy!
    There is always the hardship of planning and making sure the day goes correctly. Right after Thanksgiving, there is Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas decoration, Christmas shopping, traveling, and you have till the 23rd of December to get what you need before the 24th & 25th of December. Then you have the New Years Eve planning, if you do celebrate that.

 

Type of Recipes in 1621 For Thanksgiving.
    Waterfowl & Venison- Goose, Duck & Deer
    Fish & Shellfish- Cod, Mussels, Lobster, & Eel
    Beans & Squashes.
    Pumpkins *t'was not pumpkin pie.
    Corn.
    Wild Plants- Artichokes, garlic, cranberries,
    grapes, walnuts, and chestnuts.
    
    FAQ's    
Why isn't turkey on the original recipe list?
There isn't evidence that they had turkey, just deer, ducks and geese as the primary meat.
    
Why isn't pies on the original recipe list?
Europeans brought over pies but didn't have
enough ingredients to make it.  

Are potatoes native to America?  
No, potatoes were traded for corn.

Is the Wampanoag tribe still around today?
Yes, 4,000 to 5,000 live in New England.

Was Thanksgiving in 1621 only for 1 day?
No it was celebrated over the course of 3 days.

What is The1Retromind's favorite dish?
I'm glad you asked, fruit salad.