This is an interesting topic to write about trying to recall the way I was taught Thanksgiving. Honestly, the more than I think of it my teacher taught it to the class by reading a children’s book that included pictures. I remember that it involved the pilgrims, but more importantly I knew for sure that dinner was turkey. Now regardless of whether the facts are true about what was served for that dinner is irrelevant. The short book that she read did in fact have a turkey on the dinner table, I remember that it seemed like a meal that was more formal than a regular dinner, and lastly that it was a time to be grateful for what we had. That is how I was taught Thanksgiving in school. Although a book gave me the brief background of how this holiday became so important, our class did a little art to remind us that Thanksgiving was soon approaching. I hope many of you had a similar experience but our class made these paper turkeys, and we would outline out hand then cut it out. Then of course draw a head to make it look like a turkey. That was the little art assignment that we would do in class and hang them up. All in all back then I didn’t think much of it all, I just took in that it was a holiday by the pilgrims, that ate turkey to give thanks. Now that I am older it is much more than that as all of us would agree. Thanksgiving to this day is one of my favorite holidays as some of you might agree. I must say I was happy with the way I was taught in elementary school.
I didn’t even think about the books that we read during elementary about holidays. Good point! I think that is where a lot of the images I have of the first Thanksgiving come from. And yes we also made the hand turkeys! I think its great that most of us have made those at one time or another, it symbolizes tradition. Is there a specific reason why Thanksgiving is your favorite holiday?
I would have to say just the time that I spend with my whole family. We all usually get together and that is really important to me. Also once thanksgiving comes it just gets you into Christmas and then New Years which all are fun holidays.
I think its humors that everyone goes more in depth about food, yet you didn’t. I’m impressed because my mind always goes to food always. You on the other had gone deep into the meaning. Why is it you mentioned that more than the food or any other experiences you’ve had around thanksgiving? I just ask out of curiosity since I got most of my information from my mother and the crafts she still had from 10+ years ago.
Not really sure why I went more into the meaning. To be honest now I’m all about family time during Thanksgiving and the food. We usually get a big spread of food and theres not one thanksgiving dish that I don’t like.