Giving Thanks the German Way: Erntedankfest
Karen Thanksgiving Day in Canada or the United States is a popular holiday but we are not the only countries to give thanks for good harvests in the fall. Germany has…
Hanukkah or Thanksgiving?
This year the beginning of Hanukkah falls on November 28, the same day as Thanksgiving. Hanukkah, also called the Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication, is an eight day…
Book Review:Turkey Trouble
Thanksgiving offers up opportunities to enjoy a new variety of books with children and Wendi Silvano’s Turkey Trouble is one of them. Recommended for children six to eight years old…
Sweet Potatoes and Yams: What is the Difference?
When you sit down at the Thanksgiving table you are likely to see sweet potatoes; or are they yams? Whether they are baked, fried, or smothered in marshmallows their sweet…
How to Make a Flower Arrangement in a Cornucopia
Thanksgiving offers you the opportunity to make a flower arrangement in a container that is unique to the holiday, a cornucopia. The word comes from the Latin words cornus (horn)…
How to Make a Flower Arrangement in a Pumpkin for Halloween or Thanksgiving
Halloween means pumpkins and pumpkins suggest a flower arrangement to me. Whether my Halloween pumpkin has been carved, painted, or used unadorned, making an arrangement in the pumpkin is another…
How to Buy Pumpkins for Halloween and Thanksgiving
A visit to the local farmers’ market or local pumpkin patch in the fall reveals a big selection of pumpkins for sale. The selection is also varied so whether you…