Some interesting tidbits about Thanksgiving:http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/completelist/0,29569,1862503,00.htmlSuch as:"In 1789, George Washington hailed the holiday, while President Thomas Jefferson scoffed at the notion, calling Thanksgiving "the most ridiculous idea" ever conceived.""The devout settlers at Plymouth Rock mostly recognized "giving of thanks" in the form of prayer and abstaining from food. But the Wampanoag Indians, who joined the pilgrims for their 3-day celebration, contributed their own harvest traditions ? dancing, games and feasting..."