Tag: Thanksgiving

Image of a painting depicting the first thanksgiving for a blog post discussing what wasn't at the first Thanksgiving.

8 Traditional Food Myths: What Wasn’t at the First Thanksgiving

What wasn’t at the first Thanksgiving might surprise you more than what actually was. Everything you learned about Thanksgiving dinner might be completely wrong. Historians have studied the 1621 Plymouth meal extensively. They’ve discovered that many foods we consider ‘traditional’ simply weren’t there. So why does this matter? Geography, technology, […]

Image of an early Thanksgiving dinner in North America.

Turkey-Day Revelations: 7 Fun Facts About Thanksgiving History

In this article, we’ll delve into the past to uncover 7 fun facts about Thanksgiving history you may or may not have heard before. From its early beginnings as a celebration of harvest and goodwill to its connection with presidential turkey pardoning and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, these fun […]