Trouble in Paradise
Dear Community,
Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
If you have questions about this, please email help@theknot.com.
Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
Random Thanksgiving facts
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Seven Quick Facts on Thanksgiving |
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1. When was the first Thanksgiving?
The first Thanksgiving occurred when 52 Plymouth Pilgrims dined with the 50 Native Americans somewhere between September 21 and November 9, 1621. There are also other contending dates as to the first Thanksgiving.
2. How long did the first Thanksgiving last?
Three days.
3. What was on the menu of the first Thanksgiving?
Corn, barley, fowl including wild turkeys and waterfowl, and venison.
4. Who helped getting Thanksgiving recognized as a national holiday?
The author of "Mary Had a Little Lamb," Sarah Josepha Hale, was key in getting Thanksgiving officially recognized as a national holiday.
5. When is Thanksgiving now celebrated?
Every year on the fourth Thursday in November.
6. How many people eat turkey on Thanksgiving day?
Nearly 88 percent of Americans say they eat turkey at Thanksgiving.
7. Pardon the turkey?
Since Harry Truman, every president has pardoned a turkey for Thanksgiving, but over 700 million pounds of turkey are still consumed in the U.S. during Thanksgiving. |
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Re: Random Thanksgiving facts
Very cool.
Now, can anyone tell me how the "wishbone" tradition got started? I am curious to know.