It is that special time of year when the sky is darker but the people are brighter. Thanksgiving originated because of a successful harvest and some people wanted to thank God. According to “History”, the first Thanksgiving occurred on the fourth Thursday of November in 1621. American Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans shared this feast for three days. The feast included many food items “including, deer, corn, shellfish, and roasted meat.” However, Canadians trace the earliest Thanksgiving to 1578. During an expedition that Martin Frobisher led to pay gratitude for their safe passage.
Have you ever wondered why turkey is the main dish served on Thanksgiving? Well, that is because turkeys were very abundant animals for consumption in early colonial America. There were “estimated to be about 10 million turkeys” in America. They were also very practical for families at the time because they were already on their property and they would be large enough to feed an entire family.
I interviewed a few people here at BHS about their favorite Thanksgiving foods and I got a couple of similar responses, but others were more diverse people. Mrs. Volmer, a chemistry teacher here at BHS, stated that “I love Honey-baked ham and my mother’s homemade pecan pie”. Mrs. Lynch, the main office secretary, mentioned, that “green bean casserole” is her favorite Thanksgiving meal. Owen Angel, an 11th grader at BHS, said “Green bean casserole has always been my favorite traditional meal. Lastly, Nova Pillbeam, a 10th grader at BHS, is keeping it classic by saying “I always look forward to those mashed potatoes each year”. Overall, Thanksgiving is more than just the food, the food is a favorite across the board.
Mrs. Volmer, Chemistry Teacher.
Mrs. Lynch, Main Office Administrative Assistant.
Owen Angel, 11th Grade.
Nova Pillbeam, 10th Grade.
