Because we are ahead (in time) of the rest of the world (except Fiji I think) while we are having a TGIF, Americans will be tucking into
Or maybe
According to wikipedia Thanksgiving started in America in 1565 with the Spaniards who gave thanks to God when they first arrived at what is now St Augustine, Florida.
Painting of "The First Thanksgiving at Plymouth" By Jennie A. Brownscombe.
In 1621 the Pilgrims who had colonised Plymouth were taught how to catch eel and grow corn by Squanto, a Patuxet Native American who resided with the Wampanoag tribe. The Pilgrims set apart a day to celebrate at Plymouth immediately after their first harvest.
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Hmm, not the easiest theme of the year, and my turkey costume is in the wash...
howdy pilgrims
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