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History of Thanksgiving featured at TAUNY in Canton Thursday

Posted 11/16/15

CANTON -- “Wishbones and Pumpkin Pie: The History and Customs of American Thanksgiving” will be offered Thursday, Nov. 19, from 2 until 4 p.m. at TAUNY, 53 Main St. The presentation will begin …

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History of Thanksgiving featured at TAUNY in Canton Thursday

Posted

CANTON -- “Wishbones and Pumpkin Pie: The History and Customs of American Thanksgiving” will be offered Thursday, Nov. 19, from 2 until 4 p.m. at TAUNY, 53 Main St.

The presentation will begin with a brief history of harvest festivals and American Thanksgiving in particular, and a discussion of common and not-so-well-known customs observed around the nation.

The audience will be encouraged to describe their own celebrations and family traditions.