The First
Thanksgiving
In 1621 the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians shared
an autumn harvest feast which is now known as the first
Thanksgiving. While cooking methods and table etiquette have
changed as the holiday has evolved, the meal is still consumed
today with the same spirit of celebration and overindulgence.
What Was Actually on the Menu?
What foods topped the table at the first harvest feast?
Historians aren't completely certain about the full bounty, but
it's safe to say the pilgrims weren't gobbling up pumpkin pie or
playing with their mashed potatoes. Following is a list of the
foods that were available to the colonists at the time of the
1621 feast. However, the only two items that historians know for
sure were on the menu are venison and wild fowl, which are
mentioned in primary sources. [read
more]
The most detailed description of the "First Thanksgiving" is
from Edward Winslow's Journal of the Pilgrims at
Plymouth, in 1621.
Nevada SPCA is a
No-Kill Animal Sanctuary, is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization. The Nevada SPCA’s primary mission is to save and protect animals in need in the community. NSPCA
proudly operates a no-kill animal sanctuary, promotes humane
education, makes referrals for low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination
services to the public, and serves as an advocate by encouraging
people to be the best possible guardians for the companion animals
in their care. VCO will bring the Nevada SPCA "Pet of the Week". [read
more]
Boys & Girls Club of Las VegasBoys & Girls
Clubs of Las Vegas (BGCLV) consists of 10 Club facilities, one
school site and two extension programs. Our goal is to provide every
child with the essential tools needed for a successful and bright
future. For more than 44 years, the vision of Boys & Girls Clubs has
grown and changed with the needs of our children.
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to
learn and grow -- all while having fun. It is truly The Positive
Place For Kids.[read
more]
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In
honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, Nevadans for Hillary
will kick-off a statewide food drive today - Friday,
November 9th - helping local charities provide holiday
meals to families in need....[read more]
When the MOON is VOID OF
COURSE anything that you begin will not reach fulfillment. Here are the daylight
hours this month when the moon is void of course: [read more]
Nelson Sardelli
Rules for Singing the Blues Blues
cars: Chevy's, Fords, Cadillac's and broken-down trucks.
Blues don't travel in Volvos, BMWs, or Sport Utility
Vehicles. Most Blues transportation is a Greyhound bus
or a southbound train.....[read
more]
Marleen
Marino
IRS Warns of New E-Mail Scam
The IRS is warning taxpayers to be on the
lookout for a new e-mail scam that appears to be a
solicitation from the IRS and the U.S. government for
charitable contributions to victims of the recent
Southern California wildfires. [read more]
A
memorable evening was hosted by Harrah's Entertainment at Paris Hotel's
Champagne Ballroom for the 25th Annual Awards Black-Tie Gala. for the
Latin Chamber of Commerce....[read more]
The $1
billion M Resort will be built on approximately 80 acres
of land at the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and
Las Vegas Boulevard... [read more]
Pete Allman
Press Night with Rich Little
Among the guests and
included in the following video interviews were Master
Magician Lance Burton, Comedy Impressionist Gordie
Brown, the talented Scintas and the star of "Defending
the Caveman" Kevin Burke, and, of course the man of the
hour, RICH LITTLE, with his lovely wife Marie along with
Tillman Fertitta......[read more]
The Valley News Team
Our Thanksgiving Feast
This article is dedicated to all of our Aunt Anna’s, Grandparents, Mothers,
Sisters, Fathers, Daughters, Sons and families…and those who have fought and are
still fighting to preserve our right to have Thanksgiving... [read more]
Tony Sacca
Juggling Italian Style Italians have been juggling for centuries and one of Las
Vegas’ finest juggler is part of that tradition. He comes from a
history of family circus performers for centuries, he stands
5’4’, speaks 5 plus languages and is considered legally blind....
[read more]
Victoria Alexander
Viewpoint on Vegas: November 16,
2007 My
new scientist crush:
Oxford’s Nick Bostrom,
John Lilly’s ECCO Mission to Mankind, Movies This Week,
Outsourcing Wombs, The Rage in Russia: Selling Fetuses,
The Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda, Lieutenant Mark
Alexander, Be Happy: The Rich Are Miserable,
and more……..[read more]
Celebrity
Chef Connection
Thanksgiving Dinner for 2007
Whether it is family, friends, the two of
you or big group of people getting together to celebrate
Thanksgiving, there are certainly a number of
places you can go to eat for a memorable Thanksgiving
meal without all of the effort of cooking and cleaning
up afterwards
....[read more]
Carol Kahn
Michelle Balan What
do you get when you take a Jewish, lesbian woman, who
won’t tell you her real age, put her on stage in front
of an audience and give her a microphone? You get
Michele Balan...[read more]
The Vegas Eye
The Latest from
the Eye
Fresh
from appearing on television’s “Dancing with the
Stars,” Wayne Newton,
whose voice and singing style are
synonymous with great Las Vegas
entertainment... [read more]
MCM creative designs, have added Video
Holiday cards.
Surprise your friends and family with a
pictorial video greeting. Use a personal
video greeting, pictures, music and holiday
graphics to wish your holiday e-mail
list Happy Holidays!
Thanksgiving will come early for
Pamela Anderson and the homeless
in Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Anderson, who is currently
appearing with Hans Klok's stage
spectacular, will be dishing up
a vegetarian dinner at an
unnamed homeless center as part
of a People for the Ethical
Treatment of Animals drive to
turn the poor onto a healthier
lifestyle.
Get Up and Go’s
own
Larry
Tyler
is proud to sponsor a 4 day/3 night stay at one
of 28 destinations including...
Lake Tahoe, Palm Springs, San Diego, San
Francisco, Anaheim or Oceanside, California to
name a few.
