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Monday, 07 November 2005 |
In 1863, Thanksgiving Day became an American Holiday to honor the Pilgrims.
The major concern for Thanksgiving
is the menu, which has not changed since the first Holiday.Women
in the family would plan days in advance for the upcoming Thanksgiving
Holiday. Some of the foods would be made far in advance. One such food
was mincemeat pies, which were made 3 - 4 weeks before the Holiday.
The women often worked together cooking, since their workload for the
Holiday was increased enormously. Of course, house-cleaning was also
increased because it was customary to give
the servants the day off, if you were lucky enough to have a maid.
The menu for Thanksgiving usually consisted of the following: roast
turkey, cranberry sauce, chicken salad, onions and potatoes, mince pie
and cider.
The menu has not changed much over the years. We all know the most
important custom on Thanksgiving is the gathering of family and friends
and being thankful for the togetherness the Holiday brings.
We at Glenmore Mansion are thankful for you who support our
activities. We wish everyone a day filled with family, friends,
good food, warm shelter, love, and laughter.
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Information source: http://thanks.bravepages.com/
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