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free skin care · Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:10 pm

For everyone celebrating Thanksgiving I wish you all a wonderful holiday with family and friends.

Right now I am beside myself. We are having 30 for Thanksgiving dinner Shock

My husband comes from a very large family and we always spend the holidays together. The nice part is everyone brings something.

We will be having 8 stay at our house for a couple of day so I am getting all my cleaning done this week.

Would love to hear how the rest of you are spending the holidays.

Hugs,

Winnie

free skin care · Thu Nov 18, 2004 12:52 pm

no holiday here...spent our turkey day on an airplane fighting with my mom. Why do they always have to fall asleep on you?

free skin care · Thu Nov 18, 2004 1:54 pm

we dont have thanksgiving but we should

free skin care · Thu Nov 18, 2004 7:12 pm

We are having our usual family Thanksgiving dinner at our house but this year, we're only having 15 and we usually have closer to 25. I love this holiday, probably because I love the food, especially the leftovers. My neices all get excited because they like my turkey...its flat! Shock

Saw Julia Child do it this way years ago and I've been doing it the same way every since, it cooks in about 2 1/2 - 3 hrs. I hope all who celebrate Thanksgiving have an enjoyable holiday, and those of you who don't, stop by...we'll have plenty to go 'round! Very Happy

free skin care · Fri Nov 19, 2004 3:45 am

loopylori wrote:

we dont have thanksgiving but we should

yes! more holidays.

Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:24 am

No Thanksgiving Day here Sad

But I hope you all have a wonderful one! Smile

free skin care · Fri Nov 19, 2004 7:35 am

Okay, I gotta ask a stupid question. I know that Thanksgiving Day in Canada is the second Monday in October (same day that Americans "celebrate" Columbus Day). But how exactly did the Thanksgiving tradition start in Canada? For example, in America we're taught that Thanksgiving originated in the 1600s when the Pilgrims (aka "Puritans" -- those dratted religious fanatics again!!) fled England due to religious persecution and landed at Plymouth Rock and founded the colony of New England and how the Native Americans (aka "Indians") taught the Puritans to grow corn and live off the land....Geez, I sound like a 2nd grader reciting a history report! So what started the tradition in Canada? And if they DID celebrate Thanksgiving in England, would it be observed on the day that William the Conqueror repelled the ("original") Norman invasion at Hastings in the year 1088? Or am I completely mixing up my world history???

You know what's sad? Americans have all these great holidays and traditions that we observe but to many people it simply means nothing more than a day off from work. A lot of people don't even know WHY it's a holiday!! For example, a couple of years ago on the "Tonight Show" (aka: "Jay Leno") Jay did a segment called "Jay Walking" where he randomly interviews people on the street. One night on July 4th, Jay asked some college kids why the U.S. celebrated the 4th of July, why it was a holiday. And I'm not kidding when I tell you that not a single one of the people Jay interviewed knew the answer....

Just for the record, for those of you who are not American, July 4, 1776 is the day (some of) our founding fathers signed the "Declaration of Independence" when the upstart colonials thumbed their noses at King Whathisname of England and declared themselves a separate country. It is NOT the day that Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum led the world to overcome a massive alien invasion!!

<Ahem> Okay, I'll step away from my teacher's lecturn now...and reposit my original question: what are the Canadians remembering on their Thanksgiving Day?

Carrie

free skin care · Sat Nov 20, 2004 8:41 pm

I make our Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday with our kids, eat leftovers on Thursday and head out early Friday morning for 3 nights in Las Vegas. This is the 3 year my husband and I have done this.

free skin care · Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:04 pm

Nanapost wrote:

We are having our usual family Thanksgiving dinner at our house but this year, we're only having 15 and we usually have closer to 25. I love this holiday, probably because I love the food, especially the leftovers. My neices all get excited because they like my turkey...its flat! Shock

Saw Julia Child do it this way years ago and I've been doing it the same way every since, it cooks in about 2 1/2 - 3 hrs. I hope all who celebrate Thanksgiving have an enjoyable holiday, and those of you who don't, stop by...we'll have plenty to go 'round! Very Happy

A flat turkey?!? How on Earth....????

free skin care · Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:09 pm

SweetPea....

Have a great time in Las Vegas. Where are you staying? Plan to see any shows?

Our Thanksgiving plans are much the same each year with some variations, if that makes sense.

This year, we will have two of our children's family coming here on Wednesday night and having Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday (son in law is cooking!!!). Very Happy

Hubby and I have to leave that afternoon and drive to my Mom's where we will meet my daughter and her family and have Thanksgiving dinner there on Friday. (daughter and I cooking for Mom) Angel

On Saturday, Hubby will leave for an annual business trip to Louisville Kentucky and I'll come back to the lake. When hubby returns, we'll be here for a week and than leave for our Caribbean cruise! Dancing

We'll get back just two days before the first guest arrive for Christmas!

Whew! Guess I'd better rest up that week when I'm home alone! Laughing

JUDY

free skin care · Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:23 pm

Judy,
We go to Vegas about every other month. It is a 3 1/2 hour drive from where we live. Lately we have been staying off the Strip at the Green Valley Ranch and Resort in Henderson. It is a beautiful place. When we stay on the strip it is usually at the Paris or Belligio. I love to go and watch the fountains ( I'm really looking for George Clooney or Brad Pitt) Laughing

We don't go to too many shows but we have seen Faith Hill and Chicago (one of my favorite bands) the summer. Our next trip will be just after New Year's and my daughter who is 23 will be going with us. My daughter and I just got tickets to see Maroon 5 (a farly new group which we both like). My husband will entertain himself in the casino while we enjoy the concert.
I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving Exclamation

free skin care · Sat Nov 20, 2004 9:38 pm

I've heard of Green Valley in Henderson. E-mail me and tell me about it.

We've stayed at Treasure Island several times. Hubby and I love to go to the various casinos that have really good restaurants like Emerils and Wolfgang Puck. I also love Bellagio for breakfast or Paris.

We saw Neil Sadaka one time and he was great. We've seen Mystere twice. I didn't think I'd like Mystere, but the visual effects are awesome and it's unbelievable what those gymnasts can do.

I've been wanting to stay at the Mirage. I just like the way it looks.... like a lush jungle.

The forum shops are fun too! Wink

JUDY

free skin care · Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:13 am

Judy
You have such a fun life
Do you want to adopt me?

free skin care · Sun Nov 21, 2004 6:34 pm

loopylori wrote:

Judy
You have such a fun life
Do you want to adopt me?

Well, of course. You can be my daughter "across the pond". Actually, you have to get in line. My best friend has already asked my husband to adopt her, seeing all he does for me! Laughing

JUDY

Tue Nov 23, 2004 12:04 pm

carekate wrote:

Okay, I gotta ask a stupid question. I know that Thanksgiving Day in Canada is the second Monday in October (same day that Americans "celebrate" Columbus Day). But how exactly did the Thanksgiving tradition start in Canada? For example, in America we're taught that Thanksgiving originated in the 1600s when the Pilgrims (aka "Puritans" -- those dratted religious fanatics again!!) fled England due to religious persecution and landed at Plymouth Rock and founded the colony of New England and how the Native Americans (aka "Indians") taught the Puritans to grow corn and live off the land....Geez, I sound like a 2nd grader reciting a history report! So what started the tradition in Canada? And if they DID celebrate Thanksgiving in England, would it be observed on the day that William the Conqueror repelled the ("original") Norman invasion at Hastings in the year 1088? Or am I completely mixing up my world history???

You know what's sad? Americans have all these great holidays and traditions that we observe but to many people it simply means nothing more than a day off from work. A lot of people don't even know WHY it's a holiday!! For example, a couple of years ago on the "Tonight Show" (aka: "Jay Leno") Jay did a segment called "Jay Walking" where he randomly interviews people on the street. One night on July 4th, Jay asked some college kids why the U.S. celebrated the 4th of July, why it was a holiday. And I'm not kidding when I tell you that not a single one of the people Jay interviewed knew the answer....

Just for the record, for those of you who are not American, July 4, 1776 is the day (some of) our founding fathers signed the "Declaration of Independence" when the upstart colonials thumbed their noses at King Whathisname of England and declared themselves a separate country. It is NOT the day that Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum led the world to overcome a massive alien invasion!!

<Ahem> Okay, I'll step away from my teacher's lecturn now...and reposit my original question: what are the Canadians remembering on their Thanksgiving Day?

Carrie

I believe that I'd already made reference to this, back in October, but for those who are curious, check out the following link: http://www.thanksgiving-traditions.com/html/canada.html

One of my American friends (living in Canada) always says that she doesn't feel "right" about the month in which Canadians celebrate the harvest. It's all relative to what you're used to. And, hey, we get a day off in October that Yanks don't Bad Grin

So for all of you American Forum members, have a Happy Thanksgiving ... the official launch of the Holiday Season in the U.S., and also the busiest travel day of the year there too! Biggest holiday in the States, because it's non-denominational.

free skin care · Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:55 am

Caspers Mum wrote:

One of my American friends (living in Canada) always says that she doesn't feel "right" about the month in which Canadians celebrate the harvest. It's all relative to what you're used to. And, hey, we get a day off in October that Yanks don't Bad Grin

Kate - actually, some of us DO get that day off! We just call it “Columbus Day” instead! I know it’s a U.S. federal holiday, and when I was a kid we used to get off for school that day too....

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