Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Thanksgiving Day

                  Thanksgiving is a holiday where we share thanks, and show what we are thankful for. A popular tradition for this holiday is to roast turkey. This tradition was carried on from the time of the first feast by the Pilgrims and Native Americans.  They had a feast in thanks of their first full harvest in this new land.  The Pilgrims invited the Native Americans, who helped them in the harsh winter.  The turkey has been a tradition for a few reasons.  One reason is that it was served as the main dish for the Pilgrims first harvesting feast. Another reason could be that Benjamin Franklin called the turkey a 'respectable' bird. The last reason is that geese were very popular dishes in England, but there were not many in the New World, so they settled for turkey. These are some possible  reasons to why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, but none are certain.


                                              Happy Thanksgiving Day!!!

Monday, November 15, 2010

Gratitude

I am grateful for my family and my friends. I am also thankful for the other things in my life. I am thankful for my electronics that I use everyday. I am grateful for my doctor and  my mother’s doctor, for helping us stay healthy. Lastly, I am grateful for my life, my freedom, my pride, my mistakes, and the love I receive each day.