Did you know that Thanksgiving actually began in the United Kingdom, as their Harvest Festival?  It was later brought to America by the early settlers, and from there it became a much more important holiday than it had been originally.  The first celebration in America took place in Plymouth in 1621 by the Pilgrims, which was actually a form of the UK's Harvest Festival.  The first official Thanksgiving was actually in the Virginia Colony on December 4, 1619.  The first national Thanksgiving Day was proclaimed by George Washington and celebrated on November 26, 1789.

Take a trip with the Pilgrims and see how they made it to America, how they lived once they got here, and what their Thanksgiving feasts were like back in the 1600s.

Want to learn more about Thanksgiving and the history and lore behind it?  Take this quiz and see how you do!

Want to have some fun with some turkey trivia and see how much (or not) you know about the good old Thanksgiving staple?  
 ~~  Tom the Turkey   ~~  Be a "Top Turkey"   ~~  Turkey Facts Trivia

Here's some fun things for the kids and grandkids!!
 ~~  Games, Screensavers & Storybooks    ~~    Turkey Crafts    ~~   Stories, Games, & More

What to do with all those leftovers???????
   Check out these sites for ideas for leftovers and some great recipes - lots of yummy ideas here!!
        Even those ice cream mogels, Ben and Jerrys, get into the Thanksgiving fun!

And don't forget that fabulous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!!  My sisters and I so looked forward to watching this parade every Thanksgiving morning while my mom was putting together a fabulous meal for us.  As a matter of fact, I still watch this parade every Thanksgiving morning.....   ;-)

My wish to all of you is for a very Happy Thanksgiving!!

Ann Cummings
Portsmouth New Hampshire