Everything You Always Wanted To Know About The History Of Thanksgiving

How much do you really know about the history of Thanksgiving? How much do your family and friends know about it? This Thanksgiving why not add some spice to your dinner table conversation by bringing up the history of this classic holiday? Just make sure you head to the Web first so you'll know what you're talking about!

Visit one of these sites to brush up on the history of Thanksgiving :

• The History of Thanksgiving - From History.com, the companion Web site of The History Channel you'll find out about the myths surrounding the Pilgrims and the Mayflower, learn what foods might have been on the Pilgrims' menu, and more.

• Thanksgiving in North America: From Local Harvests to National Holiday - If you're looking for a quick one-page history of Thanksgiving, it's hard to beat this one from Encyclopedia Smithsonian.

• The LOC.GOV Wise Guide: Thanksgiving - Here you'll find historical info and even a link to an American Memory Page that features a great Thanksgiving Timeline.

Enjoy the history lesson and have a happy, healthy Thanksgiving!