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A Thanksgiving Fable
Posted On 2011-11-23 , 12:09 PM
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Dear Diary,
Can't you see it now... the hungry cat wringing his paws in anticipation and the grinning little mouse so pleased with himself for having escaped the trap. ^.^
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A Thanksgiving Fable
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It was a hungry pussy cat,
upon Thanksgiving morn,
And she watched a thankful little mouse,
that ate an ear of corn.
"If I ate that thankful little mouse,
how thankful he should be,
When he has made a meal himself,
to make a meal for me!
"Then with his thanks for having fed,
and his thanks for feeding me,
With all his thankfulness inside,
how thankful I shall be!"
Thus mused the hungry pussy cat,
upon Thanksgiving Day;
But the little mouse had overheard
and declined (with thanks) to stay.
~ Oliver Herford
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Pine Cone Turkey Craft
Posted On 2011-11-15 , 4:58 PM
Dear Diary,
There's still time to make a Thanksgiving table decoration. So get started now. We found this one on EnchantedLearning.com.
Supplies:
- An acorn or a nut in the shell
- Brown, red, orange and yellow construction paper
- Pencil or marker
- Scissors
- A pine cone
- Googly eye(s)
Steps:
- Cut out construction paper feathers.
- Put a small blob of clay on one side of the pine cone to steady it on the table. The pine cone will be the turkey's body.
- Glue the "feathers" to the top of the wide side of the pine cone.
- Glue the acorn to the front of the turkey using hot glue. Glue on two googly eyes and a small piece of red construction paper (for the turkey's wattle). Let the glue set.
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You now have a great Thanksgiving table turkey decoration. To avoid staining a tablecloth with the clay, put the turkey on a small dish. For more fun add candy corn to the dish. ^.^
For more Thanksgiving crafts, go to EnchantedLearning.com
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The First Thanksgiving
Posted On 2011-11-02 , 10:40 AM
Dear Diary:
The Pilgrims and their benefactors from Massasoit's tribe feasted for several days at the first Thanksgiving. It was a time of plenty, but the days before that harvest were far different. Five grains of corn was the daily ration during that desperate time.
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The Legend - Five Grains of Corn
 Legend says that the Pilgrims placed five grains of corn beside each plate on the first Thanksgiving Day so they wouldn't forget. The corn also reminded them of difficult days on the tiny Mayflower and of a time when there were only seven healthy colonists to care for the sick.
Some people still follow the tradition established that first Thanksgiving and use their left-over candy corn to demonstrate their thriftyness and humble beginings. They say each grain of corn has a special significance.
- The first reminds us to be thankful because the earth is good and our land is free.
- The second acknowledges Indians who befriended the Pilgrims and helped them survive their first winter.
- The third stands for our own courage and how it helps us to do great things for others and for ourselves.
- The fourth is to give thanks to the Pilgrims who came to the New World and established a land of religious freedom.
- The fifth stands for our gratitude which leads to joy. That joy leads us to a renewed commitment to family and country.
Then and now, America is grateful for the countless ways Native Americans have enriched our country. We are especially grateful to those who have served and continue to serve in our nation's military. The names of many Native Americans are listed among our business leaders, educators, and legislators.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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