What’s the Back Story of Those Familiar Thanksgiving Hymns?
By Thomas Jay Kemp on November 14, 2016
An article about music editor Sigmund Spaeth commenting on some favorite old Thanksgiving songs... (Read More)
Tag: Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving Season, Party Like a Pilgrim
By Thomas Jay Kemp on November 10, 2016
An article with two recipes passed down from the days of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony, in time for your Thanksgiving celebration... (Read More)
Thanksgiving Traditions
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 25, 2015
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog article, Gena searches old newspapers to learn more about some of the Thanksgiving traditions families enjoy this time of year. Family history isn’t just about the gathering of our ancestors’ names, dates, places, and stories. Family... (Read More)
Days of Thanksgiving Celebrated by Our Ancestors
By Mary Harrell-Sesniak on November 24, 2015
Introduction: Mary Harrell-Sesniak is a genealogist, author and editor with a strong technology background. In this blog article, Mary searches old newspapers to learn more about Days of Thanksgiving that have been proclaimed throughout American history. While planning Thanksgiving celebrations, most of us dream of the bountiful feast set upon our tables: turkey, corn,... (Read More)
Thanksgiving Traditions & Memories: My Grandmother’s Pies
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 23, 2015
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog article, Gena searches old newspapers to find recipes and learn more about one of our favorite parts of Thanksgiving: pies! One of my earliest Thanksgiving memories is of my grandmother and great-grandmother waking up before everyone... (Read More)
Light a Candle for Thanksgiving
By Thomas Jay Kemp on November 20, 2015
Plymouth, England, and Plymouth, Massachusetts, are already beginning celebrations (which will culminate in 2020) for the 400th anniversary of the voyage of the Mayflower, with special events on both sides of the Atlantic. “As one small candle may light a thousand, so the light here kindled has shown unto many” –Plymouth Colony Governor William... (Read More)
What’s Your Favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe? Share It with Us!
By Thomas Jay Kemp on October 23, 2015
I love pumpkin pie. Every autumn, newspapers carry recipes for making this old seasonal dessert favorite. It turns out that pumpkin pie is as American as apple pie – even more so! According to this old news article: The truth is that apple pie may well be the nation’s best-selling dessert pie, but its... (Read More)
3 Tips for Sharing the Family History You Gather This Holiday Season
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on December 23, 2014
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog article, Gena provides some helpful tips for how to preserve and share the family stories you gather during this Holiday Season. With family members gathering for the Holiday Season, now is a great time to ask... (Read More)
Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Recipes in the Newspaper
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on November 21, 2014
Introduction: Gena Philibert-Ortega is a genealogist and author of the book “From the Family Kitchen.” In this blog article, Gena searches old newspapers to find some of our ancestors’ Thanksgiving dishes, and shares those old fashioned recipes. I’ve purchased some new pots and pans and started shopping for the food for our Thanksgiving meal.... (Read More)