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Thanksgiving Issue
Writers of this issue were encouraged to write about those things in their respective lives that bring them joy. These passions that drive us each day warrant as much gratitude as anything else that may be mentioned at the Thanksgiving Day table. Some tasty Thanksgiving recipes are included as well. Enjoy this issue and your holiday!
Meghan Clayton and Jess Rivera Although the first Thanksgiving is said to have taken place in 1621, its roots can be traced back to ancient times. Following the fall harvest, Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians were know to pay tribute and feast. In addition, Thanksgiving is similar to the Jewish harvest festival of Sukkot as well as Native American traditions of celebrating the fall harvest with a feast. Symbols of Thanksgiving can be traced back to all across the world from several different time periods. Throughout time and from different places and traditions, symbols of Thanksgiving can be found across the country. But what are the origins of these symbols?
The Turkey Ironically, there is no factual evidence showing that turkey was actually eaten during the first Thanksgiving. Traditionally goose is eaten in England in honor of the harvest, however wild turkey was more available to the colonists who turned the harvest into a holiday. Turkey was a symbol of fertility and abundance to the Native Americans who started to celebrate Thanksgiving. The Cornucopia Seeing as Thanksgiving originated from Native American Harvest celebrations it’s no surprise that the Greek symbol for harvest is a part of our Thanksgiving symbolism. Originally the cornucopia was the horn of a goat given to Zeus, the lord of the skies, as a gift. Pilgrims and Native Americans Black hats with buckles and native American attire are commonly associated with Thanksgiving. This symbol traces back to the story of the first Thanksgiving in America, where the story tells of the native Americans and Pilgrims coming together, and it symbolizes family, friendship, and appreciation of one another. Pumpkin The pumpkin, like the turkey, was readily available to the natives and yet not proven to be eaten during the first Thanksgiving. It’s also an Autumn harvested plant, reinforcing its association with Thanksgiving. The pumpkin symbolises the sun that gives life and man’s personal power. Citations History.com Staff. “History of Thanksgiving.” History.com, A&E Television Networks, 2009, www.history.com/topics/thanksgiving/history-of-thanksgiving. “Thanksgiving Symbols and Meanings.” Life with Gremlins, 13 Nov. 2015, www.lifewithgremlins.com/thanksgiving-symbols-meanings/.
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