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This year is the 50th anniversary of the SGS
WE ARE CELEBRATING ALL 'YEAR' LONG
THAT IS... OUR FISCAL YEAR... FROM JUNE TO NEXT MAY
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This year is the 50th anniversary of the SGS
WE ARE CELEBRATING ALL 'YEAR' LONG
THAT IS... OUR FISCAL YEAR... FROM JUNE TO NEXT MAY
NOT A MEMBER? NO WORRIES, COME SEE WHAT WE DO FOR FREE!
“Our harvest being gotten in, our governor sent four men on fowling,
That so we might after a special manner rejoice together, after we had gathered the fruits of our labors;
They four in one day killed as much fowl, as with a little help beside, served the Company almost a week,
At which time amongst other Recreations, we exercised our Arms,
Many of the Indians coming amongst us, and amongst the rest, their greatest king Massasoit,
With some ninety men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted,
And they went out and killed five Deer, which they brought to the Plantation and bestowed on our Governor,
And upon the Captain and others.
And although it be not always so plentiful, as it was at this time with us,
Yet by the goodness of God, we are so far from want, that we often wish you partakers of our plenty."
Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow
That so we might after a special manner rejoice together, after we had gathered the fruits of our labors;
They four in one day killed as much fowl, as with a little help beside, served the Company almost a week,
At which time amongst other Recreations, we exercised our Arms,
Many of the Indians coming amongst us, and amongst the rest, their greatest king Massasoit,
With some ninety men, whom for three days we entertained and feasted,
And they went out and killed five Deer, which they brought to the Plantation and bestowed on our Governor,
And upon the Captain and others.
And although it be not always so plentiful, as it was at this time with us,
Yet by the goodness of God, we are so far from want, that we often wish you partakers of our plenty."
Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow
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FOOD AND FAMILY HISTORYWhat DID the Pilgrims eat?
25 YE OLDE PILGRIM FOODSWhat Did The Pilgrims Really Eat?
I’ve always wondered, what did the pilgrims REALLY eat every day? As far as I know, things were prepared much simpler back then… Leaving aesthetics much to be desired. But hey, they only had so many ingredients, and definitely no supermarkets, so let’s give them some credit for creativity! So I did a little research on “what do pilgrims eat?” The Thanksgiving feast we know today is nothing like what the pilgrims had 391 years ago. Their pickings were much slimmer, but they were able to make a beautiful feast, leaving them satisfied, full, and grateful! THIS JUST IN....What is the story behind the cornucopia?
CORNUCOPIA:
The earliest reference to a cornucopia is found in Greek and Roman mythology, which dates back nearly 3,000 years ago. The name itself comes from Latin, 'cornu copiae', which translates to 'horn of abundance'. Apparently Zeus accidentally broke off one of the goat Amalthea horns, and the horn then had the power to provide food without end. (Poor Goat!) The Horn of Plenty symbol has been used in art and literature ever since. It became an attribute of other gods associated with the harvest and prosperity, such as the Greek Fortuna, the goddess of luck and the Roman Annona, goddess of the grain supply of Rome. Depictions of the cornucopia are found everywhere in art and literature through the ages. The Modern Cornucopia: It’s no wonder the Horn of Plenty became associated with the Thanksgiving holiday, as both are associated with celebrating a plentiful harvest. It has been used in art, literature, advertising, and so many other places in our society. For instance, (bet you didn't know this) the state seal of North Carolina features a cornucopia with Liberty and Plenty. Take a moment- experience the glory of Autumn!
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