Thanksgiving Book: An Illustrated Treasury of Lore, Tales, Poems, Prayers, and the Best...

Thanksgiving- everybody's favorite holiday, which brings friends and family together- a day to recall our nation's beginnings, give thanks for our blessings, eat heartily, and have fun! Inside this book, you will find: * A brief history of Thanksgiving-how it developed from Pilgrims to Presidentsa and from harvest festival to national institution in the United States and Canada * Thanksgiving prayers-Psalms and indian offerings to bring a special spirit to the holiday * Favorite holiday readings from beloved American authors such as Hawthorne, Emerson, and O. Henry * Music and lyrics for favorite songs such as "Amazing Grace" and "Turkey In the Straw" * After dinner games to delight the whole family, including Charades, Dictionary, and Telephone * Thanksgiving recipes-featuring a sampler from country inns and historic villages, plus recipes for Country Corn Chowder, Roast Turkey with Lemon and Ham Stuffing Balls, Mama Boyd's Sweet Potato Pie, and many, many more! * Thanksgiving memories-a special section that makes this book your personal family album with pages for photos and events to remember...the people...the food...even the football scores!