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NOVEMBER 28, 2020 - DECEMBER 11, 2020 H app y T ha nk sg ivi n g ! © 2020, K Bee Marketing, Inc.
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********************** Every Little Bit Helps! Give a Kid a Smile This Christmas
For the past 21 years, the City of Everglades has been able to raise an average of $4,000 during the holiday season. These generous donations always go towards the purchase of gifts or gift cards for children within the Everglades area who might otherwise go without any gifts at all. We want to make sure every child has a little something to make them smile. This year, we will be giving gift cards to the children so they can use that money to buy gifts or get something for themselves. It would be wonderful if you would be able to contribute to this year’s program. No amount is too small. If you would like to help us out, please make a check payable to “The City of Everglades City” and write “Santa’s Toys for Kids” in the memo section. Checks should be mailed to: The City of Everglades City, PO Box 110, Everglades City, FL 34139. RAPPER TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar
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Tide Table
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Capt. Merritt
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Recipe
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School News
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My Slice
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NOAA Report
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Crossword
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Classifieds/ Biz Info
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F E AT URE D: Cap tai n M er r itt,
Volume XII
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Issue # 378
The History About “Thanksgiving”
Restaurants open Thanksgiving Day:
Poetry Street
P. O. Box 134, Everglades City, FL, 34139
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As children, many of us were taught that the pilgrims and native Americans got together in Plymouth, Massachusetts, had a feast together which became known as Thanksgiving. That is a very simplistic, and not completely accurate, summary of what events actually led to the holiday we celebrate each year. In 1620, the Mayflower brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth, MA where they set up a colony. Historical records show that in 1621, the Pilgrims did get together with the Wampanoag tribe to celebrate a successful harvest with a three-day celebration. It is this celebration from which our present day celebration is derived. Sometime in the early 1830’s New Englanders started referring to that special period in time as “Thanksgiving”. And, it wasn’t until 1863 that Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving an official holiday. Interestingly, no turkey or pie was served at this celebration. Instead, archives indicate that the Wampanoag Tribe brought 5 deer and the Pilgrims provided the bounty from their harvest. There is evidence that wild fowl was a part of the feast as duck, goose and turkey were all abundant in the area. However, there is no specific reference to suggest that turkey was served. Historical accounts show that cornmeal, pumpkin, succotash and cranberries were on the menu. Sweet potatoes were not as they were not grown in North America at that time. Similarly, ovens were not yet invented meaning pie making was not possible. Another common misconception is that the Pilgrims extended an invitation to the Native Americans for helping them reap the harvest. The truth of how they all ended up feasting together is unknown. So, why all the discrepancies? It seems as if two points in history have been merged by combining the “feast” in the 1620’s with the more traditional celebrations in the 1860’s to complete the concept of the feast-driven ritual we celebrate today. Now that we have all of these details out of the way...let’s eat turkey, pie, and all the fixings!
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Enjoy the Holiday Boat Parade in Everglades City, December 5th at Sundown The boat parade is on! Our annual boat parade will motor down the Barron River on December 5th at sundown. If you would like to be in the boat parade, bring your beautifully decorated vessel to the mouth of the river by 5 pm. The parade will start promptly at sundown! Christmas Church Services: Contact the local houses of worship to check their holiday schedules. You can search for them at www.visitevergladescity.com. Navigate to the directory on the left sidebar and select “worship”. Contact information and directions are provided in each listing.
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