Thanksgiving Favorites Across the Nation The Pines If you look at the dinner tables across the country at Thanksgiving, it’s unlikely you’ll find any at Bellaire two feasts that are exactly the same. Every family has its own food traditions, but many homes in the same region enjoy similar holiday dishes. Ocean offerings: Historians believe a variety of shellfish was abundant at the original Thanksgiving feast, and the tradition continues today in several regions. In New England, mussels are a popular side dish, as is oyster stuffing, a favorite in the South, too. And you just Memory Care 12420 Bellaire Boulevard • Houston, TX 77072 • 281-848-7490 • www.pinesatbellaire.com NOVEMBER 2020 may find green bean salad with octopus on a holiday table in Hawaii. Corn of plenty: Many New England tables feature corn on the cob as a nod to the first Thanksgiving, while corn casserole or corn pudding is commonly found in the Midwest. Preserving Southern cooks often serve cornbread dressing, which is made with blue cornmeal in An Attitude of Gratitude Southwestern states. Veterans’ Stories A thankful heart is a happy heart — it may sound cliché, but science says it’s true. Making gratitude With thousands of stories of service and A berry good idea: Fruit at Thanksgiving? It has to be cranberries. While jellied cranberry sauce a regular habit boosts positive emotions and sacrifice, the Veterans History Project helps you be more resilient when dealing with from a can remains popular throughout the country, homemade versions take on distinguishing preserves and shares the firsthand life’s challenges. These exercises in gratitude can characteristics: Pure cranberry sauce is a staple in Western states, the Northeast is home to accounts of America’s war veterans. lead to a happier you. cranberry relish with citrus peel, and cranberry salad can be found in the South and Midwest. Created in 2000 by the U.S. Congress, Keep a journal — A dedicated journal, in which the ongoing program is part of the Praiseworthy pies: Leave plenty of room on your plate for — nearly every region has its you write down a few things you are thankful American Folklife Center at the Library own specialty. is popular in most states, but in the South, is king. for each day, is a simple and effective tool for of Congress. The personal narratives cultivating gratitude. Rereading past entries can Southerners also love their , which is a favorite in the Midwest, too. and of men and women who served in all offer a healthy perspective when you need an Concord grape pie are enjoyed in the Northeast, and a dessert table isn’t complete branches of the military from World emotional boost. without . War I to present-day conflicts are being collected. Their memories help Create a collage — Put together a collage of document history and provide a better photos of friends and family members, as well understanding of the realities of war for as other items that bring you joy, such as a future generations. meaningful postcard or a wise saying from a fortune cookie. Place it where you’ll see it every From the Executive Director’s Desk Veterans are encouraged to share their day as a visual reminder of the good things in experiences by submitting video or As we approach the holiday season, I hope we take time to celebrate the small things that your life. have become so important during these past few months. A friendly smile with companionship audio interviews, written memoirs, and conversation has become so important for our residents and staff and is something to be letters, photos and other historical Say “thank you” — Express your thanks when interacting with food servers, store clerks, cherished. I hope we all embrace the spirit of the holiday season and remind each other each documents. Families of deceased medical staff and customer service employees. day how important we are to one another. Let’s be thankful for the blessings we have and the veterans can also contribute. Send personal thank-you notes to people who’ve friendships we have forged over the past few months. I wish all of you an amazing Thanksgiving To date, the project has collected left lasting impressions. and a wonderful holiday season. 108,000 stories, making it the nation’s Give back — Donating your time, skills and 随着感恩节的临近, largest archive of oral history of its kind. Some accounts have been digitized and money to those in need gives you the chance 让我们庆祝这几个月生活中那些微小但重要的事情.对于我们的住客和员工而言,友好的笑容 以及 are available for viewing online. to reflect on things you may take for granted. 美好的陪伴交谈变得非常重要且值得珍惜。 我希望我们所有人都秉承感恩节的精神,了解明白我 Helping others also increases your sense of To learn more about the Veterans 们对彼此的重要性. 让我们感谢过去几个月来我们建立的友谊. 祝大家感恩节快乐，美好安康。 purpose and overall well-being. History Project and how to participate, visit LOC.gov/vets. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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