
Thanksgiving -- everybody's favorite holiday, which brings friends and family together -- a day to recall our nation's beginnings, give thanks for our blessings, eat heartily and have fun! You can add special pleasure to your warm and cherished holiday memories with... The Thanksgiving Book, the book that will become a family treasure. Inside you will find: A brief history of Thanksgiving -- how it developed form Pilgrims to Presidents and from harvest festival to national institution in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving Prayers -- Psalms and Indian offerings to bring a special spirit to the holiday. Favorite holiday readings from beloved American authors such as Hawthorne, Emerson, and O. Henry. Music and lyrics for favorite songs such as "Amazing Grace" and "Turkey in the Straw." After-dinner games to delight the whole family, including Charades, Dictionary, and Telephone. Thanksgiving Recipes -- featuring a sampler from country inns and historic villages, plus recipes for Country Corn Chowder, Roast Turkey with Lemon and Ham Stuffing Balls, Mama Boyd's Sweet Potato Pie, and many, many more! Thanksgiving Memories -- a special section that makes this book your personal family album with pages for photos and events to remember... the people... the food... even the football scores!
Page Count:
122
Publication Date:
1987-01-01
ISBN-10:
0440585031
ISBN-13:
9780440585039
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