Thanksgiving History. Thanksgiving is a particularly American holiday. The word evokes images of football, family reunions, roasted turkey with stuffing, pumpkin pie and, of course, the Pilgrims and Wampanoag, the acknowledged founders of the feast. But was it always so? Read on to find out... This article explores the development of our modern holiday. For information on food at the First Thanksgiving, go to Partakers of our Plenty. Giving thanks for the Creator’s gifts had always been a part of Wampanoag daily life. As with Native traditions in America, celebrations - complete with merrymaking and feasting - in England and throughout Europe after a successful crop are as ancient as the harvest-time itself. Jan van de Velde, August from The Twelve Months (series of engravings), 1616. The arrival of the Pilgrims and Puritans brought new Thanksgiving traditions to the American scene. So how did the Pilgrims and Wampanoag come to be identified with the First Thanksgiving?
In a letter from “E.W.” W.S.L. St. Patrick's Day - Customs, Traditions and History - Irish Folklore. This holiday is celebrated every year on March 17th, honoring the Irish patron saint, St. Patrick. The celebrations are largely Irish culture themed and typically consist of wearing green, parades, and drinking. Some churches may hold religious services and many schools and offices close in Suffolk County, the area containing Boston and its suburbs. People all over the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, especially places with large Irish-American communities. Feasting on the day features traditional Irish food, including corned beef, corned cabbage, coffee, soda bread, potatoes, and shepherd’s pie. Many celebrations also hold an Irish breakfast of sausage, black and white pudding, fried eggs, and fried tomatoes. Parades – This event is most often associated with the holiday. Saint Patrick – The Missionary and Bishop of Ireland St.
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