Thanksgiving in the United States
Because I’ve written so many blogs about this fabulous and unique American holiday, I am not going crazy re-posting them separately. Instead, here are links to those past blogs, which cover everything from trivia, games to entertain during the holiday, recipes, and of course the history of Thanksgiving Day itself. If interested, click the links below and do not hesitate to leave a comment to any of them. Evergreen content is always fresh!
A series of blogs from 2013 detailing the history of Thanksgiving in the United States:
The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving – All about the Mayflower Pilgrims, Samoset and Squanto, and the celebratory feast.
Thanksgiving Goes National – George Washington, Sarah Hale, and Abraham Lincoln play their parts.
Final Establishment of Thanksgiving – Proclamations from Presidents Johnson, Grant, and finally Roosevelt.
Blogs for entertainment and trivia history:
Thanksgiving Trivia #1 – Jingle Bells, Macy’s Parade, football, cornucopia, and more!
Thanksgiving Trivia #2 – Turkey facts!
Thanksgiving Trivia #3 – Food facts!
Thanksgiving Games – Looking for entertainment between the eating? Lots of ideas for adults and kids, indoors and outside, offered on this post.
Blog posts over the years with food tips and recipes for Thanksgiving and more:
More than One Way to Cook a Turkey
On the Side
Cranberry Crazy
A Slice of Pie to Finish
An Apple a Day
Squash It!
Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater!
For Cuddling by the Fire
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