As families across the United States gather for Thanksgiving, we take a moment to reflect on the origins of this cherished tradition. For my family, the story holds particular significance, as we are proud descendants of John Howland, a Mayflower passenger whose survival and … [Read more...] about The First Thanksgiving: A Reflection on My Plymouth Heritage
First Thanksgiving
The First Thanksiving Meal
When we think about Thanksgiving dinner, we typically think of roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. We assume that we are carrying on the traditions of that first meal held in 1621 in Plymouth, but not all of our favourites were served, … [Read more...] about The First Thanksiving Meal
