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Cause it's a bone they wish on
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Why do they call a wishbone a wishbone?
cause it is a bone that when you get it you get someone else and the both of you make a wish
The merrythought is an old British name for the furculum of a domestic fowl What do you probably call it?
Wishbone
What finger do you break the wishbone with?
Two people use a little finger to hold the wishbone (which should have been dried). On both pulling, the person with the longest piece of the wishbone is granted a wish (but must never reveal the wish to anyone!).
What does it mean when a wishbone breaks in the middle?
If a wishbone breaks down the middle it can mean a few things. Some people interpret this is equal luck for those who broke it.
Can you make 2 wishes on Thanksgiving with a wishbone?
In the UK, only the one left holding the longest piece of the wishbone is allowed one wish. The wishbone is dried in front of the fire overnight, and two people curl their little finger round the wishbone, and pull until it snaps in two. You must never reveal your wish!
What part of the turkey is saved for good luck?
People believe drying the "wishbone" of a turkey, then having two people making "wishes" while pulling on the two sides, is lucky. When the wishbone breaks, the person holding the larger piece is supposed to have their wish come true.
How long does it take for a turkey wishbone to dry?
Most people agree that the wishbone is dry after 1-3 days. However, you could bake it in the oven for a few minutes!
What is the proper term for the coveted turkey wishbone?
wishbone
When was Wishbone Ash created?
Wishbone Ash was created in 1969.
What are the release dates for Wishbone - 1995 Viva Wishbone 1-35?
Wishbone - 1995 Viva Wishbone 1-35 was released on: USA: 1996 Japan: 12 December 1998
What does it mean to find wishbone?
Finding the wishbone traditionally refers to the breaking of the wishbone from a roasted turkey or chicken. It is a superstition that if two people break it and make a wish, the person with the larger piece will have their wish come true.
How do you use a wishbone?
A wishbone is a bone that is found in a chicken and turkey. People use the bone to make a wish. Two people hold one side of the bone and whoever gets the smaller piece of bone is the winner and gets to make a wish.
