Thanksgiving prayer                      Thanksgiving poem

Why did Pilgrims endure
the hardship?
 

There was no turning back for my family; we were Quakers who were hunted and killed by the Europeans.  Do you remember much about the original colonies?  Are American Indians in need - see here?  Who are Sharon and Lisa?  

Were you taught about the American Indian Wars?

In honor of the first harvest and new American Indian friends in the New World, the feast was prepared in Oct. 1621 at the Plymouth Colony.  It was attended by 90 Native Americans who roamed in/out and camped nearby.

Just 53 Pilgrims remained alive to feast.  What happened the 1st year?  More about Plymouth.  Who was the big troublemaker?  Who was Anne Hutchinson?

  1. After/before dinner do you play games like  THIS     ,
  2. like THIS     , or
  3. like THIS?  


           click image below to see 1st Thanksgiving meal choices

What religion were these colonists?

Why not listen to THIS, while reading -just click on each image below - enjoy browsing



Click on image - read Amerindian tolerance request Click on image - read Iroquois Constitution - Familiar? Click on image - read Mayflower great info Click Image to get Plymouth - Independence Timeline Click pic 4disease b4 white man Click to see family dance new

See Thanksgiving Story Movie !

Do you now know the time period?

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click image to see best decorated house video



Thanksgiving Turkey
Adults only Thanksgiving Story

What about inside and outside decorations?


Turkey in the Straw Great Song n Dance!

The oft-repeated turkey myth stems from the fact that turkey contains the amino acid tryptophan, which forms the basis of brain chemicals that make people tired. But turkey isn't any more sleep-inducing than other foods.

click image to get home decorating ideas

Current, modern meal plan . . . 
order the turkey pieces from any butcher:  Sometimes Smith's has thighs or can call Marianas Supermarket 702 894 9090

First, I usually serve the salad and drink = cranberry

Next, serve the main meal = turkey thighs and pumpkin bread; you could add legs and wings depending on number attending feast

green beans and stuffing are served with the main meal

pour gravy over meat, veggies and stuffing  

Lastly, I serve the desert = brownies

Sometimes, I get energetic and prepare an after-dinner-warm-drink!

I like this wolf song, do you?  When do you give thanks; before, during or after the meal?  Fun idea:  go around the Thanksgiving table and say what you appreciate most about the person to your right. Even if you don’t know someone well, it’s a great opportunity to give a compliment and spread the holiday cheer!

Have you taught the kids the Thanksgiving poem, prayer and song?
Thanksgiving Turkey
Iroquois longhouse     American dance - done differently

And some like to dance like THIS    Wampanoag house similar, but different  


Click on image - hear Matchlock Musket video Click on image - hear a Thanksgiving Song Click on image - Find out - ru a Mayflower decendant? Click Image - Squanto Story Click -How did Pilgrims cook? Click to hear what happened at Jamestown click-besides jig - what dances?
Thanksgiving Turkey
Iroquois dance competition

The tribe that saved us account of the events of this glorious day!

1st Hippie Commune led by Thomas Morton