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Thanksgiving
The Thanksgiving holiday or celebration is in fact celebrated in many countries. Thanksgiving is essentially a harvest related festival and celebrates the harvest when it is completed and the work is done. Worldwide, harvest celebrations are observed with different names and at different times depending on the harvest season of the country. Ask questions here about the origin and traditions surrounding Thanksgiving such as foods served, giving thanks, and parades.
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How many turkeys will it take to serve 100 people?
If one turkey feeds eight people then twenty turkeys are needed to feed one hundred and sixty people. [160/8=20] If one turkey feeds eight people then twenty turkeys are needed to feed one hundred and sixty people. [160/8=20]
What character made the most appearances in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade than any other?
- 2009: Pillsbury Doughboy, Mickey Mouse (4th version; "Cruiseship Mickey"), Ronald McDonald (3rd version), Spider-Man (2nd version)[10]
- 2008: Horton the Elephant, Buzz Lightyear, Smurf, Figure with Heart by Keith Haring[11]
- 2007: Shrek, Hello Kitty, Abby Cadabby, Jeff Koons"Bunny", Artie the Pirate (2nd version (replica of 1947 balloon)
- 2006: Pikachu with Poké Ball (2nd version, first balloon with built-in electric power to light up cheeks), Flying Ace Snoopy (6th version), 80th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon Replica
- 2005: Dora the Explorer (first character of Latino descent in parade history), Scooby-Doo, Healthy Mr. Potato Head, JoJo, Upsidedown Humpty Dumpty by Tom Otterness
- 2004: SpongeBob SquarePants, Disney's Chicken Little, M&M's
- 2003: (Strike Up the Band) Barney (2nd version), Super Grover, Garfield (2nd version)
- 2002: Kermit the Frog (2nd version), Little Bill (First African-American character in parade history), Rich Uncle Pennybags, Charlie Brown
- 2001: Curious George, Big Bird (2nd version), Jimmy Neutron, Pikachu, Cheesasaurus Rex, Happy Hippo, Toy Soldier (replica of 1927 balloon)
- 2000: Bandleader Mickey Mouse (3rd version), Ronald McDonald (2nd version), Jeeves, Cassie Dragon Tales, Blue Elf (replica of 1947 Gnome)
- 1999: Millennium Snoopy (5th version), Honey Nut Cheerios Bee, Blue's Clues, Petulia Pig
- 1998: Babe the Pig, Wild Thing, Dexter
- 1997: Arthur, Rugrats, Bumpé
- 1996: Rocky and Bullwinkle (2nd version), Peter Rabbit
- 1995: Dudley the Dragon, SkyDancer, Eben Bear; Izzy (1996 Summer Olympics mascot)
- 1994: Barney the Dinosaur, The Cat in the Hat.
- 1993: Beethoven (dog), Rex, Sonic the Hedgehog (first video game character in parade history)
- 1992: Goofy
- 1991: Babar the Elephant
- 1990: Clifford the Big Red Dog, Bart Simpson
- 1989: Bugs Bunny
- 1988: Nestlé Nesquik Bunny, Big Bird, Pink Panther, Snoopy (4th version) with Woodstock.
- 1987: Spider-Man,[10] Ronald McDonald, Snuggle Bear, Skating Snoopy (3rd version), Ice Cream Cone Novelty Balloon
- 1986: Baby Shamu, Humpty Dumpty
- 1985: Betty Boop, Ornament Novelty Balloons
- 1984: Garfield, Raggedy Ann,
- 1983: Yogi Bear
- 1982: Olive Oyl (first female character in parade history), Woody Woodpecker
- 1980: Superman (2nd version, largest balloon to appear in parade)
- 1977: Kermit the Frog
- 1975: Weeble
- 1972: Smile (Happy Face), Mickey Mouse (2nd version), Astronaut Snoopy (2nd version, a tribute to Apollo 11)
- 1968: Aviator Snoopy
- 1966: Smokey Bear, Superman
- 1965: Underdog
- 1964: Linus the Lionhearted
- 1963: Sinclair Oil Dinosaur, Elsie the Cow
- 1962: Donald Duck
- 1961: Bullwinkle J. Moose
- 1960: Happy Dragon
- 1957: Popeye
- 1951: Lucky Pup, Mighty Mouse
- 1947: Artie The Pirate
- 1940: Eddie Cantor (only living person ever depicted as balloon[12])
- 1938: Uncle Sam
- 1934: Mickey Mouse
- 1927: Felix the Cat
Who ate with the pilgrims on Thanksgiving?
There are two written accounts of the Plymouth colonists' harvest feast in 1621: one from Edward Winslow (published as "Mourt's Relation") and the other by William Bradford ("Of Plymouth Plantation"). Both mention that the colonists prepared numerous waterfowl--presumably, ducks and geese--and that the Wampanoag Indians brought five deer. Bradford's account also mentions wild turkeys. That is all we know from the first-hand accounts of the feast itself.
It is likely that fish and shellfish were served, also, as those were a staple of the colonists' diet. During the fall, a considerable amount of fish was being smoked, salted and stored in preparation for winter.
"Indian corn" (maize) was the primary crop whose harvest was being celebrated. The hard, colorful corn was ground into a porridge and cooked. It is possible that some of it was cooked as a flatbread. Vegetables would have included cabbage, beans, onion and squash. They had brought seed for wheat and peas from England, but those crops had failed.
The colonists routinely foraged for edible plants. It is likely that they ate native berries, grapes and plums, but not apples. The only apples in North America were crabapples, which were unpalatable. Cranberry sauce had not been invented.
In 1621, the colonists did not have ovens and their sugar supply was almost gone, so they would not have had pies or desserts.
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Where was the first Thanksgiving day parade held?
Gimbel Brothers (Gimbels) Department Store held the first Thanksgiving day parade on November 25, 1920, in Philadelphia, PA. The parade culminated at Gimbels original downtown location on the corner of 8th and Market Streets. Gimbels went out of business in 1987.
How many turkeys are raised for Thanksgiving?
Its a little more than half of the US population about 155million.
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Why does our country celebrate thanksgiving?
We celebrate Thanksgiving in a whole reason of saying thank you to everyone and everything. Also Thanksgiving is to also be reuniting with family and friends and just discussing how life is and being appreciative.
What time is the screening on TV of the Disney Thanksgiving Day parade?
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade for November 25, 2010 starts at 9:00 AM EST, and will be televised by NBC.
When will thanksgiving fall on November 26th again?
Yes, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on November 26th for the year 2009. But that specific date changes from year to year. The reason is the day's designation as the fourth Thursday of November, by law [55 Stat 862] of December 26, 1941.
What is an example of a welcome and occasion speech for thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated more than 300 years ago after a successful harvest. The Pilgrims were thankful for surviving a long and brutal New England winter, and for having enough food to feed their families. Today, we celebrate by gathering with friends and family, eating good food, watching football, and sharing what we are thankful for. We are thankful that we have a roof over our heads and good food to eat in this terrible economy. We are thankful that we have such wonderful friends like you that are right next to us in good and bad times. We all have at least one wonderful person/family in our life's that has stood by us in these times. Thank you for listening, and we hope you enjoy this meal we have all helped to put together.
How do different cultures celebrate Thanksgiving?
They could eat,play games, or watch, yes, FOOTBALL!!!!
Why shouldn't people eat turkey on thanksgiving?
First tukeys are abused and are curly beaten. Second they can carry disease that can kill human beings. So if your eating turkey on thanksgiving you supporting abusment and putting you life at risk
What date did Thanksgiving fall on in 2005?
In the year 2015, Thanksgiving will fall on Thursday, November 26.
What was Thanksgiving originally called?
Thanksgiving Day was originally named 'Harvest Festival'. This is because it is a Harvest Festival, which is when the harvest of the crops is celebrated.
In England a Harvest Festival is still celebrated, but it is solely a Church Celebration, unlike in the U.S. and Canada which recognises it as a National Holiday.
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Why do you eat different foods on Thanksgiving than the pilgrims?
We have more variety of foods to choose from than the pilgrims had. Also, our traditions have gradually changed over the years.
Does Argentina celebrate Easter?
Yes, Easter is a very important holiday in predominately Catholic Argentina.
Which presidents were involved in making Thanksgiving an official holiday?
According to the web site http://gonewengland.about.com/od/thanksgivingfacts/ Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. It was the last Thursday in November. Franklin D Roosevelt changed it to the fourth Thursday in 1941. Also, quoting from the web site http://www.calendarmine.com/Holidays/American_Thanksgiving.asp "In 1879 the Canadian Parliament made Thanksgiving a national holiday. It was originally placed on November 6th. In 1957 the government established the holiday on its present date the second Monday of October."
Was the 1966 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade televised?
Yes, the 1966 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade was televised.
What actors and actresses appeared in CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade - 1973?
The cast of CBS All-American Thanksgiving Day Parade - 1987 includes: Patrick Duffy as himself Linda Gray as herself John Hillerman as himself Margaret Ladd as herself Joe Penny as himself Daphne Reid as herself Tim Reid as himself Rebecca Schaeffer as herself Ted Shackelford as himself Nicollette Sheridan as herself
