Thanksgiving Day

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After the Seven Year's War ended in 1763, the citizens of Halifax held a special day of Thanksgiving.

The Americans who remained faithful to the government in England were known as Loyalists. At the time of the American revolution, they moved to canada and spread the Thanksgiving celebration to other parts of the country. many of the new English settlers from Great Britain were also used to having a harvest celebration in their churches every autumn. Eventually in 1879, Parliament declared November 6th a day of

Thanksgiving and a national holiday. Over the years many dates were used for Thanksgiving, the most popular was the 3rd Monday in October.

After World War I, both Armistice Day and Thanksgiving were celebrated on the Monday of the week in which November 11th occurred. Ten years later, in 1931, the two days became separate holidays and Armistice

Day was renamed Remembrance Day. Finally, on January 31st, 1957,

Parliament proclaimed....

Now, more than ever, we're reminded to treasure our families, communities, and the institutions that raise our spirits, help the less fortunate, and express our passions. As we move forward, join us in a new tradition. This year, during the Thanksgiving holiday, as you come together for family, friendship, food and fellowship, celebrate Giving Day.

. Make a Giving Day commitment to support your favorite cause with a gift of time or money

. Express your values, compassion, and passions with your loved ones by sharing your Giving Day commitment at Thanksgiving dinner

. Build a new tradition by encouraging others to celebrate Giving Day

|Thanksgiving Day |
|The English Puritans were trying to "purify" the Church of England,|
|but finally they formed their own church. They left England and |
|went to Holland and then to America. They became "Pilgrims" because|
|they were travels in search of religious freedom. |
|In the fall of 1620 the Pilgrims crossed the Atlantic Ocean on |
|their ship, the Mayflower. The trip was very difficult, and many |
|people got sick. But while they were on the crowded ship, the |
|Pilgrims agreed on a form of government for their new colony. This |
|agreement, the Mayflower Compact, established the principles of |
|voting and majority rule. |
|Finally on December 22 the travels landed the Plymouth, |
|Massachusetts. There as not enough food for the long, cold winter, |
|and many settlers died. Then some friendly Indians, Samoset, Chief |
|Massasoit, and Squanto, showed to the Pilgrims how to hunt, fish, |
|and plant corn, beans, and other foods. Because of their help, the |
|Plymouth settlers had a good harvest the next fall. |
|Governor William Bradford declared some special day of |
|thanksgiving. The Pilgrims and the Indians had three-day feast of |
|deer, wild turkey and fish. There were also nuts, corn, beans, |
|pumpkins wild fruits, cranberries, and other foods. The first |
|Thanksgiving celebration was a great success. |
|President Abraham Lincoln established Thanksgiving as an official |
|national holiday. Now every year on the fourth Thursday of November|
|American families and friends gather, have a feast, and give |
|thanks. Some traditional Thanksgiving food are turkey, dressing, |
|sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. |

Turkey Noodle Casserole

. 1 pkg frozen peas, thawed under cool running water (10 ounce)

. 2 cups diced cooked turkey (or ham)

. 1 1/2 cups cooked noodles

. butter or margarine

. 1/4 cup chopped onion

. 8 ounces sliced mushrooms

. 1 can (10 1/2-ounce) cream of mushroom soup

. 1/2 cup milk

. salt, to taste

. 1/4 teaspoon curry powder

. 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

. 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Combine turkey, noodles, and peas in a 2-quart buttered casserole dish.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan. Sautй onion and mushrooms; blend in soup, milk and seasonings. Pour soup mixture over meat; top with shredded cheese. Bake in a 350 degree F. for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

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