The Pilgrims first Thanksgiving celebration was in the fall of 1621 at Plymouth, Massachusetts, and it lasted three days. Us modern day Americans are lucky if we can stay awake long enough to clear the table after the feast. We do still celebrate with the drink the Puritans brought with them on the Mayflower - beer! What's a Thanksgiving Day football game without it.
Did you know Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird of the United States to be the turkey? He was opposed by Thomas Jefferson. It is thought that Franklin then name the male turkey "Tom" to spite Jefferson.
Did you know Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird of the United States to be the turkey? He was opposed by Thomas Jefferson. It is thought that Franklin then name the male turkey "Tom" to spite Jefferson.
Did you know Californians are the United States' largest consumers of turkey. I wonder if it's because the state has so many people or if they really, really like it.
Do we need invitations for Thanksgiving dinner? Obviously not, but what fun it would be to send these humorous invites to spice it up at bit.
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