6 Interesting Facts about Thanksgiving Day
Who doesn’t love a holiday? And especially the one where you sit down with all your family and friends and enjoy an extravagant feast. One of the most loved festivals, of course after Christmas, Thanksgiving Day is a fiesta to rejoice in the harvest and other blessings of the year. Sporadically, you must get curious about the origin of this delightful gala. Despite the fact that there are a lot of claims about its history, not many are aware of the myths that go along with all these stories. Following are a few interesting facts that will not only blow your mind but will also give you a brief knowledge of this popular festival.
Jingle Bells
“Jingle Bells” was originally anticipated to be a Thanksgiving Day song. Definitely a shocker, but true! Composed by James Pierpont in 1857, it was supposed to be called “One Horse Open Sleigh”. The name was changed 3 years later to Jingle Bells, after the increase of its popularity around 25th December.
Nothing is too Much For This Celebration
With the serving of large meals including turkey and so many desserts, the average number of calories consumed on the day is 4,500.
Mother of Thanksgiving
Sarah Josepha Hale is celebrated as the mother of Thanksgiving. Notable for writing “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” she was a 19th-century writer and editor. After her letter to President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, the festival was declared a national holiday.
Thanksgiving Postage Stamp is a Thing for Real
To tribute the Thanksgiving holiday, United States Postal Service put forth a commemorative stamp in 2001. The intent behind the stamp’s conception was to honor the custom of being thankful for the abundance of goods enjoyed in the country. Designed by artist Margaret Cusack, the stamp bears a semblance to traditional folk-art needlework.
Turkey, Turkey
There are four towns in the US named Turkey, that are situated in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina. There is also a Country named Turkey in the Middle East.
No account of turkey being eaten at the first Thanksgiving
The first Thanksgiving Day celebration took place in 1621. Three whole days were dedicated to the festival. Even though turkey was abundant in the region and was a popular source of food, it is possible that it actually wasn’t served in the celebrations. It is believed instead of turkey, ducks, geese, and swans were served in the feast.
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