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NOVEMBER 2020 • Most Oak Trees Only Produce Acorns Every Two to Three Years Acres of Acorn Trivia Tiny seeds that turn into mighty oak trees, acorns adorn many fall tables as a symbol of the season. When you see them scattered on the sidewalk or decorating a Thanksgiving The Devonshire centerpiece, tip your cap to these acorn facts: Like Us! • Though size and shape vary depending on the species of oak, acorns are generally round or oval nuts with a woody cap. When ripe, the green nuts turn brown and drop to the ground. • An oak tree doesn’t form acorns until it’s about 20 years old. A tree that is 70 years old can Independent Living Community yield thousands of acorns in one year. 2220 Executive Drive • Hampton, VA 23666 • (757) 827-7100 • www.devonshireseniorliving.com NOVEMBER 2020 • Most oak trees only produce acorns every two to three years. • Animals that love eating acorns include squirrels, deer, mice and many types of birds, which An Attitude of Gratitude depend on the nutrient-packed seeds for survival. Gobbling Up Turkey A thankful heart is a happy heart—-it may • People can eat acorns too, and they were a main source for many native tribes in sound cliché, but science says it’s true. North America. for Thanksgiving Making gratitude a regular habit boosts • In folklore, acorns represent wealth and protection. Chances are, on Thanksgiving Day, turkey will positive emotions and helps you be more be on the menu for the holiday meal. How did resilient when dealing with life’s challenges. this bird become the symbol for the day? These exercises in gratitude can lead to a The Pilgrims of the Plymouth colony and happier you. local Wampanoag Indians marked the first Keep a journal — A dedicated journal, in Thanksgiving in 1621. Although written which you write down a few things you are Thanksgiving Favorites Across the Nation accounts of the food offered mention wild thankful for each day, is a simple and effective If you look at the dinner tables across the country at Thanksgiving, it’s unlikely you’ll find any fowl, and turkeys were plentiful in the area, tool for cultivating gratitude. Rereading past two feasts that are exactly the same. Every family has its own food traditions, but many homes in they likely weren’t the focus of the spread then. entries can offer a healthy perspective when the same region enjoy similar holiday dishes. However, the Pilgrims’ tradition of giving you need an emotional boost. Ocean offerings: Historians believe a variety of shellfish was abundant at the original thanks for harvests became common, and Create a collage — Put together a collage Thanksgiving feast, and the tradition continues today in several regions. In New England, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made of photos of friends and family members, as mussels are a popular side dish, as is oyster stuffing, a favorite in the South, too. And you just Thanksgiving a national holiday. Magazine well as other items that bring you joy, such as may find green bean salad with octopus on a holiday table in Hawaii. editor Sarah Josepha Hale had lobbied for such a meaningful postcard or a wise saying from Corn of plenty: Many New England tables feature corn on the cob as a nod to the first a day, and she wrote about New Englanders a fortune cookie. Place it where you’ll see it Thanksgiving, while corn casserole or corn pudding is commonly found in the Midwest. serving roast turkey for the festivities. Others every day as a visual reminder of the good Southern cooks often serve cornbread dressing, which is made with blue cornmeal in then adopted the menu. things in your life. Southwestern states. Historians point to the fact that turkey is native Say “thank you” — Express your thanks to North America and widely available across A berry good idea: Fruit at Thanksgiving? It has to be cranberries. While jellied cranberry sauce when interacting with food servers, store the U.S. The pick is also practical because a from a can remains popular throughout the country, homemade versions take on distinguishing clerks, medical staff and customer service turkey can feed a large gathering of people. characteristics: Pure cranberry sauce is a staple in Western states, the Northeast is home to employees. Send personal thank-you notes to At the same time, turkey as a main dish on cranberry relish with citrus peel, and cranberry salad can be found in the South and Midwest. people who’ve left lasting impressions. holidays and special occasions was reflected in Give back — Donating your time, skills and Praiseworthy pies: Leave plenty of room on your plate for pie—-nearly every region has its popular books throughout the 19th century. money to those in need gives you the chance own specialty. Pumpkin pie is popular in most states, but in the South, sweet potato pie is king. All this helped reinforce the turkey’s image as to reflect on things you may take for granted. Southerners also love their pecan pie, which is a favorite in the Midwest, too. Apple pie and a symbol of Thanksgiving, a celebration now Helping others also increases your sense of Concord grape pie are enjoyed in the Northeast, and a Michigan dessert table isn’t complete nicknamed Turkey Day. purpose and overall well-being. without cherry pie. 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