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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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When was trick or treating on Thanksgiving?
There is no trick or treat on Thanksgiving. Trick or treating is for halloween. You can try trick or treating on Thanksgiving, but you might look odd.
How do you abbreviate the day on which Thanksgiving falls?
Turkey Day is an abbreviation for Thanksgiving Day. Its meaning readily is recognized. Indeed, it refers to the tradtional main course of the Thanksgiving Day dinner as turkey.
Why is the cornucopia in the shape of a horn?
The cornucopia was originally the horn of the goat Amalthea who suckled the God Zeus when he was a child.
How many people will 2 pounds of turkey feed?
200 lbs. at the minimum, especially if turkey is the main and only meat being offered. A pound per person may seem like a lot, but you have to consider the weight of the bones and water in the turkey when it is weighed. A 25lb. turkey typically feeds 20 people, so you may want to consider buying more than 200 lbs. to be on the safe side.
What year did triple h ride the float in the Macy's thanksgiving day parade?
actually it was what year's and it was in 2001 and 2002
Which US president scoffed at the idea of a national holiday in honor of the first thanksgiving?
President Thomas Jefferson
What international catastrophes occurred when the butler tripped while serving thanksgiving dinner?
The downfall of Turkey, the breaking of China, the splattering of Greece and no food for Hungary.
What red food do you eat on Thanksgiving?
cranberries, red apples , strawberries , cherries , and red peppers
Don't forget the raspberries!
How do you calculate the date of Thanksgiving in 1942?
In 1942, Thanksgiving was on Thursday, November 26.
In 1621 which food were serve at the first thanksgiving?
They usually had turkey but itwasn't proved yet that they did. But the most likely 100% they did eat deer.
Hope this answered your question!!
Are liquor stores open Thanksgiving Day in Georgia?
Some are some are not check your local.i know here in minniapolis their open
Do American Jews celebrate Thanksgiving?
Orthodox Jews often do not celebrate Thanksgiving because they see it as a sign of assimilation. Liberal and Secular Jews do not have this issue and usually do celebrate Thanksgiving (if they are American).
What Thanksgiving dinner foods can be made ahead of time?
If you are making salads for the Thanksgiving dinner, they can be prepared ahead of time as long as they kept refrigerated. I make a cranberry orange relish which I prepare a few days before the dinner. If you need the recipe, please let me know, Any freshly baked breads can be made the day before the dinner and if they are wrapped up they will remain very edible. On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, I cut up and prepare the vegetables that I will need for my stuffing and for side dishes.
