Hi Kids, Time for the Thanksgiving Game!
Read the story, the clues are in Yellow.
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at the end.

Thanksgiving is this month.  Are you ready to start cooking!  What are your favorite recipes?

Making the turkey stuffing is always fun because you can add in your own ideas. You can add mushrooms, onions, walnuts, or even pineapple! It seems to always taste good no matter what you add.

I am sure you have already heard the story of the first Thanksgiving.  It would be neat if we could go back in time to watch the Indians eating dinner with the new settlers.  I wonder how they managed to organize the dinner when they did not speak the same language.  Maybe they had an interpreter? Do you think they had potatoes and gravy too.                                                                                                                        

It seems that each family has their own traditions.  At our house the kids used to walk down to the high school They would play football with the neighbors while the turkey was cooking.  That was a long time ago.  Now the kids have kids of their own, and they have their own pets too.

Did you know that each year the President of the United States picks a turkey which is set free. Yes it is true and you can probably see it on the news. This year it will be President Bush and this will be his last time.  Next year there will be a new president.  Do you know who the next president will be?

At the thanksgiving meal our family will take turns to say what we are thankful for, you know besides the great meal. It is usually each other.  We are thankful that we have a wonderful family and that we helped each other through some difficult times.

Often there is a center-piece on the table.  Have you ever helped mom make the center-piece?  It can be made with pine cones, flowers, or even candles. I like to jump up on the table and play with the center-piece when no one is looking.

After the meal it seems that a nap is in order. Well, except for the person who is cleaning up the dirty dishes. If only they would let me clean off the dishes. The nap seems short. Before long the pies are pulled out and put on the table with fresh coffee, for another round of enjoyment.

It always seems kind-of quiet and sad when everyone leaves to go home. We just don’t get to see each other often enough.

Have a great Thanksgiving – Orion

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