Celebrations

Thanksgiving Day Prayers

People in the United States celebrate Thanksgiving to remember the feast that was first held in 1621 between the pilgrims and the Indian tribe the Wampanoag. The reason that we say a prayer before our Thanksgiving feast is that we are showing our thanks to God for everything that we have at the end of [...]

Thanksgiving Decorations Using Household Items

Thanksgiving Day is an exciting time of year for many people and many look forward to all the time they get to spend with friends and family. Of course, the dinner is a very important part of the day and lots of preparation and then lots of cleanup too. But the decorations are also a [...]




Top Five Thanksgiving Traditions

Thanksgiving is a time for traditions in many different countries including the United States. From turkey to trimmings, and different celebrations, there are hundreds of different traditions that people participate in every year. This article will give you the top five Thanksgiving traditions in the United States as well as a little bit of history [...]

Harvest Festivals Around the World

Thanksgiving in the United States is one of the biggest celebrated holidays of the year. But there are harvest festivals around the world that people celebrate as well with just as much enthusiasm as Americans do. Countries all over the world have their own traditions and customs for that special time of year to celebrate [...]




A History of Thanksgiving Trivia

The first Thanksgiving harvest celebration took place with the Pilgrims and the Native American Indians. It was a celebration of peace and harmony to celebrate and give thanks for the bounteous harvest of the season. The harvest meal has become a symbol of cooperation and interaction between English colonists and Native Americans. The history of [...]

The Symbolism of Thanksgiving

There are many parts of Thanksgiving that go deeper than just eating good food. Most of the Thanksgiving traditions have some sort of symbolism to them. Thanksgiving stands for the “oneness� of people all over the world; peace and harmony. People all over the world gather to thank the Lord for all the blessings they [...]

Thanksgiving Around the World

Thanksgiving is one of the biggest celebrated holidays during the year in the United States and around the world. And although it is a holiday for giving thanks there are several different thanksgiving traditions and different reasons why we have them. Americans generally celebrate Thanksgiving by having a big dinner with family and friends. The [...]

What Are the Most Popular Thanksgiving Foods?

If you are in charge of the Thanksgiving menu this year you may be looking to shake it up a little bit. If you want to introduce new foods to your menu (and your family and friends) you may be wondering what are the most popular Thanksgiving foods? Popularity of Thanksgiving foods often depends on [...]

Thanksgiving Countdown

If the thought of Thanksgiving already has you stressing, the good news is that planning ahead can seriously reduce the stress. If you have enough foresight to look ahead you can make a plan that can help you cook the big meal, invite the guests, decorate the house and still come off looking cool and [...]

Tips for Involving Your Kids in Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is truly a family affair. When you picture your Thanksgiving holiday you may be envisioning family and friends gathering happily around your table, dressed in their Sunday best, happy and grateful for all the work you have done to put together a beautiful Thanksgiving feast. While this may be the happy picture you envision, [...]

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