The Thanksgiving spread Every Thanksgiving, the American table displays a familiar repast- a fetching riot of colour—golden turkey skin crackling in the oven, cranberry sauce glowing like a jewel, cornbread warm enough to melt butter on contact. Yet few of us pause to wonder how these foods arrived here, or whose hands shaped them first. SoContinue reading “Thanksgiving Feast: Living Story of Native American Cuisine”
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THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION- PART II
The Unravelling: Power, Loss, And The Shift In Destiny Map of Shrinking Indigenous Territories in New England, 1620–1700 The early years of coexistence between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims were held together by two forces—mutual dependence and the strategic wisdom of Massasoit. But no equilibrium between unequal powers lasts forever. Once the first terrible winterContinue reading “THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION- PART II”
THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION : PART-I
Thanksgiving has passed. It offered us not only a moment of celebration but also an opportunity for reflection. Often remembered as a festive day of harvest and shared meals, the holiday also carries a complex history—one that intertwines generosity, survival, and profound injustice. This blog presents a three-part exploration: the origins of the first Thanksgiving,Continue reading “THANKSGIVING AND THE AMERICAN CONSCIENCE: A THREE PART REFLECTION : PART-I”
Understanding Thanksgiving: A day of Gratitude
(From Dadu to his Grand Children) A Note from Dadu My dear grandchildren, As Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to share with you the story behind this special day — not just the food or the celebrations, but the kindness, gratitude, and history that shaped it. No matter where you live, these ideas belong to allContinue reading “Understanding Thanksgiving: A day of Gratitude “
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