The pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in their new home, in November 1621. In 1789, George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving to celebrate the conclusion of the country’s war of independence and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This year marks another milestone in history. …
Thanksgiving Means More Now
Thanksgiving means different things to each of us based on our family of origin. This year it takes on more meaning as we remember how the pandemic has affected us personally. This shared experience means we all recognize thanksgiving means more now. We didn't all arrive here in a ship or have …
Thanksgiving Tablescapes on a Budget
Thanksgiving tablescapes are more than a nice tablecloth and your best dishes. Tablescapes like landscaping, bring together many different colors and textures by using lots of decorating accessories to create tables with incredible personality. You can create tablescapes on a budget by using your …
Celebrating Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
A highly contagious virus has changed our world forever. The problem is we don't really understand all the ways our lives have changed and Thanksgiving is one more example. How will one of America's favorite holidays change this year? Here we explore what Thanksgiving during a pandemic can and …
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Thanksgiving Traditions Old & New
Thanksgiving is a special holiday in the United States. Most Thanksgiving traditions focus on family, friends and great food. Sometimes you host the holiday at your house, while other times you travel to see friends over the long weekend. Once we moved to Arizona, we're started visiting friends in …
Friendsgiving, a New Thanksgiving Tradition
Thanksgiving is a special time of year, and probably the most important event when families get together in the US (about a month earlier in Canada). But that assumes you want to spend time with family members, and are able to travel which can be a challenge today as we've become a mobile society. …
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