What happened after the first Thanksgiving is perhaps what makes it one of the most ironic holidays ever. I mean, it's a day when we're supposed to sit down with our friends and loved ones, reflecting on what it is we're grateful for. Meanwhile, back in the 1600s when the Europeans started coming here and Thanksgiving began, almost an entire indigienous people were trampled on and their land was eventually taken over. Not exactly nice.
But even though history isn't the most glowing, the spirit of the day is nice. For a visual representation of this festive feeling, I recommend tuning into the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. But for many, today is about three things: food, family and friends. And for some, football.
Little known fact: Benjamin Franklin wanted the national bird to be the turkey rather than the bald eagle.
Little known fact about turkeys: if they look up towards the sky while it's raining, their brains think they are actually out in a body of water and they can drown. Seriously.
Fact about cooking turkeys for this excellent autumnal holiday: Butterball has a hotline :o)
No matter where you are celebrating or who you are celebrating with, here's wishing you a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
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