Thursday, November 22, 2012
Gobble gobble! Happy Thanksgiving! Here are some fun facts about Thanksgiving courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims, early settlers of Plymouth Colony, held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest, an event many regard as the nation’s first Thanksgiving. Historians have also recorded ceremonies of thanks among other groups of European settlers in North America, including British colonists in Virginia in 1619. The legacy of thanks and the feast have survived the centuries, as the event became a national holiday in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving. Later, President Franklin Roosevelt clarified that Thanksgiving should always be celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month to encourage earlier holiday shopping, never on the …
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner — a time to be with family and friends and express gratitude. New Port Richey Patch wants to go around the dinner table, so to speak, and ask what you are thankful for this 2012 holiday season. Is it your family, your health, your job? Something else? Give us your answer in the comments section below. Feel free to upload pictures, too!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
These DIY Thanksgiving crafts will lend festive fun to your holiday decor.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Before the turkey is in the oven, the dining room table is set and your family is on their way, making Thanksgiving and fall crafts is a fun way to pass the time. Thanksgiving crafts will keep little hands busy and provide family-friendly fall decor to your home. Try any of these crafts to add fun to your Thanksgiving table. OREO TURKEY WHAT YOU NEED: 2 Oreo cookies 1 miniature Reeses Peanut Butter Cup 6 candy corns 1 Whopper Yellow, red and black small tubes of frosting 1 container chocolate frosting (optional) WHAT YOU DO: 1. Take a small amount of frosting (I used chocolate frosting) and place it on one of the Oreos, where the tail feathers will go. 2. Put five candy corn tail feathers on top of the frosting - the frosting will help…
Monday, November 19, 2012
Need some ideas on what to do with the kids while Pasco schools are closed?
Thanksgiving break is under way and there are still days to go until the turkey is cooked and the family fun begins. If you’re stumped on what to do with the kids to occupy their time, here are a few no- and low-cost ideas in West Pasco: Do you have suggestions for things to do with the kids in West Pasco over the holiday break? Share your ideas in the comments section.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Check out these creative crafts that are good for all ages.
Whether you're a superfan of the holidays or a kid who needs a creative outlet, New Port Richey Patch has rounded up some fun ideas that promise to bring a boost of fall vibes. Add some holiday cheer to your home decor with one of the many craft options below. Ehow offers a number of crafting experiences, but we picked two of our favorites: Sheknows Parenting offered some tips for parents during this crafty time of year. Here are two of our favorites:
Balee
8:44 am on Thursday, November 22, 2012
I'm thankful for living in the USA - I don't wake up wondering if someone is going to bomb my neighborhood, leaving dead all around me OR me dead. I'm thankful I was not living in any of the areas devastated by hurricanes, tornado's, etc. I'm thankful for food on my table and a roof over my head. Happy Thanksgiving to all! more ›