Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Why Is Thanksgiving Always on Thursday?

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Regina Jeffers

By federal law, since 1942, Americans have celebrated Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday in November since 1942, but numerous other dates were designated in the past. Most believe that the origin of Thanksgiving came to us via the 53 Pilgrims … Continue reading →

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William Strickland, the Man Who Introduced Turkeys to England

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

Tomorrow in the U.S., we will be all about the turkey and fixings and football and preparing for Black Friday sales, but in the U.K., turkeys are a more traditional dish for Christmas. Why might you ask? We can blame … Continue reading →

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Did You Know These Facts Regarding Thanksgiving?

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Regina Jeffers

First, I wish all my lovely friends and family a most joyous Thanksgiving Day. Thank you for reading my blog.  From History.com, we learn the following facts regarding Thanksgiving Day:  It took more than 200 years after the first Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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