Interpretation of a 1621 Wampanoag place setting
Here are three good reasons to make the switch to historical Thanksgiving observances:
#1 – It’s more fun. Sunday best dinners are nice for adults, but a three day picnic is tons more fun for young and old alike. Abe Lincoln was the one who called for the holiday to be a sit-down dinner event, but in reality the 1621 feast was an outdoor gathering with games and amusements. If you don’t want to change your formal dinner traditions, you might consider adding a more historically authentic community or family picnic in the fall.
#2 – It’s smart. It is THE BEST opportunity parents have all year to instill a love of history learning in their children. Creating living history elements together as a family is an exciting way to learn because it feels more like play than school. Our experience has been that even with our reluctant learners it opened their curiosity where they were otherwise convinced all history was boring and irrelevant. For the kids with naturally inquisitive natures we got messages like, “I have always wanted to do this!” What a wonderful thing to hear!
#3 – It’s culturally enriching. Adding Old English and Native historical elements to Thanksgiving remembrances can have a positive cultural impact over time as it prompts us to look more honestly at our past. Like our family, you’ll be amazed at the cultural awakening that can happen by incorporating this holiday hobby, and even more amazed as your eyes are opened to all the historical twists and turns that have shaped the traditional observance. Both fascinating and socially empowering!
History reenacting is one of the fasting growing hobbies in the United States, and Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity for Americans to discover Time Traveling for fun!
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Posted September 8, 2009 by Admin under Ideas Thanksgiving
