Thanksgiving Thursday

Thanksgiving brings several different traditions to every American family, from sharing a list of things or people to be thankful for, to the breaking of a wishbone, and don’t forget the best part…the food! “We are Thankful For…” is one the many traditions American families share both in home and at school. The Breaking Wrong-Wishbone has been done since ancient times and it's only appropriate to continue this age old game with your family today! And finally, there can't be any proper thanksgiving meal without all the fixings such as green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, or sweet pumpkin pie. Let’s take a look into these three traditions!

What are we at Amrita thankful for?

The time around the holiday season is often seen as a time of reflection and thankful remembrance. It is a time where many people come together to celebrate, exchange gifts, and spend time with loved ones. Amidst all the bustle and activities, it can be easy to forget what the season is really about. At Amrita Aromatherapy, we believe that this special time should be spent appreciating all the good in your life and giving back to those who need it most.

For Amrita, this means spending time with loved ones and also sharing knowledge about aromatherapy. Aromatherapy can help to uplift your mood and create a more positive outlook on life. Essential oils such as lavender and frankincense are great for creating a sense of calm and peace during times that may be stressful.

What is the story behind the breaking of a wishbone?

The tradition of breaking a bird’s wishbone dates back to ancient Italy, where people would pull apart chicken clavicles for good luck. The Romans believed that birds possessed divine powers and keeping this particular bone would give them access these blessings- so it became popular among households with many chickens or other fowl creatures!

The first known mention of the word “wishbone,” referring specifically to a turkey bone, was in an 1842 article from The Sun newspaper. This report tells us that during this time period people would break their Merrythoughts between two single individuals and whoever got longer side would be predicted marry first! When you face off with someone to break a wishbone, you carry on a tradition that harkens back thousands of years and spans continents. Here’s wishing that you break off the bigger piece this Thanksgiving!

What foods are you serving at Thanksgiving?

The great, golden-orange bird known as a turkey has always been at the center of Thanksgiving dinner. It's not clear when this tradition began, but according to Britannica, it came about because turkeys were readily available and affordable during colonial times. They most likely came from domesticated birds such as ducks or geese which could be raised for meat more easily than larger wild game like deer and bear (which weren't readily available.) This makes sense because turkeys are large compared to other small animals commonly eaten by Americans back then.

Some people might be tired of turkey at Thanksgiving dinner, but if you're looking for something new to try then consider the Ham Dinner. When you think about it, ham isn’t really all that non-traditional. In fact, many sources speculate that turkey wasn’t even on the table when the first Thanksgiving dinner was celebrated. Most likely the meat was deer brought by the native Americans and wild fowl contributed by the English. Take a walk on the wild side by having ham with a hardwood smoke or sweet honey glaze!

Mashed potatoes are actually an ancient food, dating back to the Incas of Peru. They didn't eat them how we do today - with tons of butter and toppings. This more modern version first appeared in The Art Of Cookery by Hannah Glasse, which was very popular throughout Britain during her time period (18th century.) Some say that recipe originates from Antoine Parmentier; he would mix dairy into his mashed sweet Potatoes to win contests, after being named Most Creative homebrewer at court, among other things!

Green bean casserole is not everyone's favorite, yet it remains a holiday staple. The dish was created in 1955 by Campbell’s employee Dorcas Reilly. She mixed the company's Cream Of Mushroom soup with canned veggies and fried onions for texture—becoming a delicious casserole that's now a popular year round favorite!

Whether you refer to it as stuffing or dressing, one thing is for sure: you probably have it every year. We don't know if the Pilgrims had it, but historians point out that it's very likely that the first Thanksgivings included some sort of wild game served with wild rice. As the years went by, this tradition changed: New Englanders used chestnuts with wild rice, Bostonians made oyster-based recipes, and Southerners used cornbread as a base.

Americans have pretty much unanimously decided that we wait until November to nosh on this sweet and tart dessert. But where did the tradition come from? Cranberries are one of the only fruits native to America and were known to be regularly consumed by Native Americans, though we can't say for sure that they ate them on the first Thanksgiving. Still, the sweet cranberry sauce we know and love today probably didn't materialize until the late 17th century, when Native American recipes of cranberries made with sugar and water were uncovered.

Pumpkin pie is an American classic, as it has been around for centuries. The first pumpkin pies were made with pumpkins that European settlers found in America and brought back to England during the1600s-1700's When they first came into contact with these strange orange veggies called "pumpkin," there were several different ways you could make them including one early New England recipe where diners would hollow out their own squash before filling up, just like we do today!

There are many Thanksgiving dishes that have been around for generations, but one of the most iconic is Pecan Pie. This original American creation can be traced all way back to Texas, where it first appeared in print recipes during 1870s and 1880's. Native Americans ate pecans during the harvest time of September through November, which makes sense that it became a food tied to Thanksgiving!

Want to keep the spirit of Thanksgiving in your home? DIY recipes for you to diffuse!

Amrita Aromatherapy would like to take this opportunity to express gratitude to all of our customers, old and new. We appreciate your support throughout the year and we hope that you will continue to choose our products during the holiday season and into the coming year. Thank you for making Amrita a success!

We hope you have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving, and send holiday greetings from our family to yours.

Happy Thanksgiving!