Don’t wait until Thanksgiving Day or Christmas to thank those that you love and those that have helped you.
On Thanksgiving Thank God for our Soldiers
Every thanksgiving I ponder what there is to be thankful for in America. The list is replete with things like freedom, lots of material goods, God, family and friends just to mention a few. Recently I pondered these men and women who serve in our armed forces. What sort of person risks everything to wear the uniform and more importantly why?
Thanksgiving- Chose eCards With Care
Though thanksgiving is getting associated more with food and enjoyment, the real thanksgiving means to thank each and everyone who has done something good for us.
Thanksgiving – What Were the Pilgrims Thankful For?
When I was ten years old I had occasion to travel to Plymouth, Massachusetts every day for one whole summer with my father. He had a three hour lay over in Plymouth and it was my chance to roam the beaches and visit Plymouth Rock. It is housed under a monumental canopy and sits deep below the iron gates that protect it from tourists and collectors who would want to relieve it of a historical chip or two. I would spend countless hours that summer viewing the rock and trying to imagine just how the Pilgrims actually alighted from their boats to the rock and then to the land.
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Combating Christmas Shopping Stress
Christmas is fast coming upon us with all the attendant stress. How do you cope? Five New Jersey residents share their unique perspectives on how they manage holiday season stress.
Holidays Screensavers – How To Select Best Free Holidays Screensavers?
Holidays and screensavers make a great combination. Holidays are important because they change our mood.
Holiday Decorating Tips: Thanksgiving, A Time For Gratitude And Giving
Get new holiday decorating ideas for Thanksgiving and Autumn. Start a new family tradition. Your home will look fabulous and your guests will love you.
Turkey and Cranberries! Yeah!
Before you dig into that turkey, take a moment for each person to say one sentence beginning with…
“Today, I am grateful for…”
You will be surprised at what children say, so keep a notebook handy to write down the gratitudes, or, better yet, record the event.
Thanksgiving D…
What’s Thanksgiving Without Pumpkin Pie?
Pumpkin pie is standard fare at most Thanksgiving feasts. Many of us look forward to eating it for dessert once a year. However, if you are tired of that thick, sweet piece of pie at the end of this already-filling meal, consider these interesting alternatives.
This Thanksgiving, Serve A Turducken And Delight Your Guests
Each year at Thanksgiving, my family discusses what we will make for Thanksgiving dinner. Some of us are traditionalists, who shudder at the thought of anything but turkey with all the trimmings. Others are more adventurous — especially me, since I did not grow up in the United States and I am not beholden to memories of Thanksgiving Past. I am always ready to try something new, and I believe (much to the fury of the traditionalists) that Thanksgiving is a great time to expe…
First Thankgiving And Pies
In 1621, the Pilgrims and the Indians got together for three days of feast and celebration. The Wampanoags, a neighbor group of Indians brought the turkey and corn and the Pilgrims brought the pies. 12 selections. Everyone could choose their favorite kind. It had to be the pies that were the hit of the feast. The pies were so good that the Indians invited the Pilgrims to stay. It had to be the pies.
Top Tips For Good Nutrition This Thanksgiving
To many, good nutrition and thanksgiving dinner seem to cancel each other out. However it should be possible and even easy to make a nutritious meal that is a pleasure to share with friends and family. Here are a few tips to help you make your holiday meals healthy ones too.
Prepare a wide variety of foods. Traditional thanksgiving stories tell us of meals that contained wide varieties of dishes reflecting the backgrounds of the many people who came together for these mea…