KWIK KOPY BUSINESS CENTER The Origins And Delicious History

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The Origins And Delicious History
Of Thanksgiving Celebrations
All throughout history of mankind, the celebration
of a bountiful and abundant harvest has always been
a yearly happening. Harvest festivals have been made
a tradition amongst all races, cultures and nations.
And long before organized religion came to be, the
Greeks, Chinese, Hebrews, Romans and Egyptians
have all had their own harvest celebrations. And in
America, the very first Thanksgiving celebration
occurred in 1621. Sans the help of the Native
Americans, the explorers would not have yielded
plentiful crops nor would they have survived their
earliest winters. These Native Americans shared and
contributed to this occasion with the Pilgrims since
the latter had learned how to hunt wild animals and
how to plant crops in the New World according to
Native American cultures.
The Pilgrim’s festival of harvests is deemed as the
original Thanksgiving celebration, but in essence,
the term “Thanksgiving” was naturally pertained
to a religious holiday till the 19th century. The
foremost celebrations in America were not referred
to as “Thanksgiving”. It is often thought that seafood
was a chief element in the harvest celebration due
to the propinquity of the colonists to the Atlantic
Ocean. Thanksgiving Day was officially approved as
an annual event by New York State in 1817. In the
year 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed
a national holiday of Thanksgiving, so since then
each president has given their Thanksgiving
Day pronouncement. From the years 1939-1941,
President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the 3rd
Thursday of November as officially Thanksgiving
Day, but in 1941 the Congress passed a resolution
affirming that it was to be held officially during the
4th Thursday in November. And ever since that time,
the holiday has been observed and celebrated on that
day. During the early Thanksgiving celebrations,
there was harvest merriment which never included
what are staples in current times like the ubiquitous
turkey, pumpkin pie and cranberry sauce. It’s really
possible that wild fowl such as duck and turkey were
served, but turkey didn’t hold the cherished place
that it holds today. Desserts like cakes and pies were
most likely never included due to a lack of sugar
and of course, there weren’t ovens in which to bake
them, anyway.
There could have been some seasonal veggies like
squash included in the revelry, but side dishes also
played a big part in the festivities. Nevertheless,
all those traditional foods and dishes served on
Thanksgiving Day have evolved and changed over
a hundred years of history. More often, the turkey
is the only thing in common which the modern
Thanksgiving celebrations have with the harvest
feasts celebrated by the Pilgrims. Some side dishes
such as stuffing and green bean casserole have been
the byproducts of the affluence of food supplies of
modern times. And not to forget the favorite desserts
of all time (like the pumpkin pie) were not around
for the harvest feasts during World War II due to
scarcity of sugar.
Consequently,
the
foremost
Thanksgiving
celebrations were celebrated to rejoice in the survival
of the Pilgrims, and of course, of the plentiful
harvest.
Source:Amy Twain
In a restaurant: “Open seven days a week and weekends.”
On a ski lift in Taos, New Mexico: “No jumping from the lift.
Survivors will be prosecuted.”
At a Santa Fe gas station: “We will sell gasoline to anyone in a
glass container.”
On a Maine shop: “Our motto is to give our customers the lowest
possible prices and workmanship.”
At a zoo in Budapest: “Please do not feed the animals. If you have any suitable food, give it to the guard on duty.”
On the grounds of a private school: “No trespassing without permission.”
A poster on a bulletin board: “Are you an adult that cannot read? If so, we can help.”
Fitness center sign: “Self esteem is feeling good about yourself--regardless of the facts.”
At an optometrist’s office: “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”
At a car dealership: “The best way to get back on your feet--miss a car payment.”
Outside a muffler shop: “No appointment necessary. We can hear you coming.”
A sign in a maternity clothes store: “We are open on Labor Day.”
Two signs found on top of one another in a diner: “Restrooms to the left. Please wait for the hostess to seat you.”
A sign in front of a macadamia nut factory in Hawaii: “Caution: Nuts crossing road.”
On a plumber’s truck: “We repair what your husband fixed.”
Check Your Engine
Since 1994, cars and trucks have been required to
have an on-board diagnostics system to ensure proper
emission-control system operation. If your vehicle
shows any signs of having an emission problem, your
“Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light will
glow. It is intended to inform the driver that a problem
has been detected and vehicle service is needed.
It can be tempting to ignore this light. After all, your
vehicle continues to drive in what seems like a normal
fashion, and there seems to be no immediate need to
take it in for service. A steady warning light indicates
that something is amiss and the vehicle should be
brought in for service as soon as is convenient. It is not
an emergency situation, but should be addressed within
a few days. However, a blinking warning light should be
heeded immediately. A vehicle with this light flashing
should be taken in for service at the earliest opportunity.
Possible causes of warning light activation include
an overheating catalytic converter, an oxygen sensor
malfunction, a fouled spark plug, a loose gas cap, or up
to a hundred other causes. The glitches that activate
this light are usually those which a driver would not
detect. They can often lead to other problems if not
addressed promptly, including fuel inefficiency, a
shortened engine life, or expensive repairs.
Your best bet is to take a reasoned response. It is not a
cause for panic, but should not be ignored either.
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Get Out of Your Slump
If you find that you are suffering from neck soreness and
tightness, shoulder pain, headaches, or even migraines,
you may need to examine your posture. Researchers have
found a definite link between poor posture and headache
frequency. Poor posture can lead to muscle tension and
spasms. Because your head can weigh up to ten pounds,
any imbalance found on top of your neck and shoulders will lead to spinal and
muscular tension, resulting in muscle tightness. This pain is then referred to the
back of your head. Research into the causes of migraines has shown a connection
between neck pain and these types of headaches as well. Doctors believe that
irritation in the neck and upper shoulder area can trigger migraines.
Many people are genetically and structurally predisposed to migraines. However,
if you find that you are having headaches at the end of the day, you may need to
evaluate your posture. In clinical trials, people who did posture and strengthening
exercises reduced the frequency of their headaches.
It only takes a few simple steps to improve your posture. Start by “checking-in”
to evaluate your posture several times a day. If you find you are slumping or
slouching, focus on aligning and lengthening your spine. When walking, try to
maintain a tall posture, stretching your spine up through your back, shoulders,
and neck. Try imagining a string at the top of your head that you can pull up to
balance your head over your shoulders and to straighten your spine.
When at work, sit tall without hunching over. Regular breaks away from your
computer will help you release stored tension. Incorporate some simple stretching
routines into your day. For example, you may try stretching your neck by tilting
your head from side to side and then forward and backward. To stretch your
shoulders, pull them towards your ears, and then drop them down in a relaxed
position, repeating this several times. By improving your posture and using some
concentrated relaxation techniques, you can reduce the chance that you will leave
work with a stiff neck, tight shoulders, or an aching head.
This Month in History
1800 - President John Adams and his family moved from Philadelphia into the newly
completed White House, as Washington, DC, became the new capital.
Thanksgiving
Trivia
Thanksgiving was only celebrated
in an unofficial capacity until
President
Abraham
Lincoln
declared it a national holiday in
1863.
Today, Plymouth Rock is only the
size of a car engine. It has cracked
three times over the years, getting
smaller each time.
Turkeys have been roaming the
earth for about 10 million years.
Can turkeys fly? Only some of
them can. Wild turkeys can fly
for short distances at 55 miles per
hour. Most domesticated turkeys
cannot fly at all.
A cranberry must bounce four
inches before it is harvested.
The first meal eaten on the moon
by Neil Armstrong and Buzz
Aldrin was roast turkey in foil food
packets.
A baby turkey is called a poult.
Benjamin Franklin campaigned
to have the turkey named as the
United States’ national bird, but
it eventually lost out to the bald
eagle.
1890 - The first electrified underground railway system was officially opened in London.
1907 - Oklahoma became the 46th U.S. state.
1947 - Howard Hughes flew his flying boat “Spruce Goose,” a 200-ton plywood eightengine airplane, in Long Beach Harbor, California, for the first and only time.
1956 - The Wizard of Oz was broadcast for the first time on television, showing to 45
million viewers.
Over 45 million turkeys are eaten
every Thanksgiving.
Potatoes were not served at the
first Thanksgiving because the
Pilgrims thought they were
poisonous.
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