As Americans sit down to supper this Thanksgiving, the centerpiece of their celebratory dinners will, most likely, be a turkey. Why exactly the Turkey has been the star of “Turkey Day” since at least the mid-19th century is a matter of much debate, particularly given the consensus amongst historians that the Pilgrims and the Native Americans probably didn’t focus on the bird at the “First Thanksgiving” in 1621.
Some give credit for the turkey’s preeminence to Sarah Joseph Hale, the “Godmother of Thanksgiving,” whose accounts of early New England celebrations emphasized a roast turkey and eventually became the model for the festivities adopted by the rest of the country after Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday in 1863. Read More...
Historical Events "No Chemise, Please" by Gerry Grenahan peaks at #24 Dutch government of Willem Drees ends obligatory dismissal of married teachers Famous Birthdays Esa-Pekka Salonen, Finnish orchestral conductor (Giro), born in Helsinki, Finland About June 30, 1958
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 66 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Music Charts #1 Song: All I Have To Do Is Dream/Claudette - Everly Brothers Get Our Daily Email Read More...
Don’t always trust your eyes. Life is the greatest magician and can always throw you a curveball, even with the most mundane objects. Be vigilant with your surroundings because you never know when you may encounter things like lighting looking like a man, a log with an imprinted cat, or a rock that resembles a hawk, just to name a few.
Today at Bright Side, we want to present you with 15 pictures that can challenge your senses and give you an electric mood boost for the day. Read More...
