As an American writer, I will be enjoying Thursday November 25th celebrating an American tradition. A day filled with foods such as roast turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, and pies, has its origin based on the puritans and the indigenous people they met back in the early 17th century.
The first Plimouth British Colony, which became Plymouth, Massachusetts, is steeped in history.
We recently have learned that my husband can trace his roots to several of the first passengers on the Mayflower, including original signers of the Mayflower Compact.
We recently traveled from North Carolina to Massachusetts to pay our respects at several graves at Burial Hill in Plymouth, we are taking this holiday a little more serious.
Last year, our family members were masked, separated into small groups, and served individually due to the rampant Covid pandemic. This year will look different. Six people (all vaccinated) will be able to sit and talk and eat at one table.
However you intend to celebrate the first Thanksgiving, when our country was only a British colony, stay safe and enjoy the week.
Nancy Lee Badger
