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Command Sergeant Major
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Y'all,
I just wanted to dish out a Happy Thanksgving to those who celebrate it here in the United States and those who don't get to celebrate it. I have found Thanksgiving takes on many forms through out the good 'ole USA and then there is the Texas type of Thanksgiving that may include the following:
-Turduckens
-Tamales
-Jalapenos
-Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese
-Jalapeno dip
-Jalapeno cornbread
-BIG RED Soda
Likewise, the real story (personal bias here) as to why we have Thanksgiving is getting more difficult to explain to my grandchildren. You see, they come home from school with these peaceful coloring book pictures of Puritans and Indians sitting down and breaking bread and all kumbaya and chit. But in reality we all know that it was the beginning of the end for our Native American brothers. So, instead of telling my grandkids stories of hate and pillage, I tell them that, yes, it was a wonderful moment between two cultures and that was the day popcorn was invented. Yup, as everybody was whipping up Turkey, gravy and the "fixins" my Indian brothers threw some corn seeds on the skillet and after a minute or two the first "pop" of corn was heard around the world. The Puritans were amazed and when they added a little salt and butter it was over and history was made. Then they got to telling stories while eating popcorn and BOOM the first movie experience was had. After that story they are like..."wow".
Anyway, back in my UT days I asked one of my professors who was visiting from India if he liked the American holiday of Thanksgiving. He answered suprised me when he told me (in his British RAJ accent) that "Oh heavens no, Turkey is the most loathesome bird I have ever tasted. When I am invited to a Thanksgiving dinner from my colleagues I hide the Turkey under the mashed potatoes...as not to be rude." My classmates and I had a good laugh with him over that one.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone,
John from Texas
I just wanted to dish out a Happy Thanksgving to those who celebrate it here in the United States and those who don't get to celebrate it. I have found Thanksgiving takes on many forms through out the good 'ole USA and then there is the Texas type of Thanksgiving that may include the following:
-Turduckens
-Tamales
-Jalapenos
-Jalapenos stuffed with cream cheese
-Jalapeno dip
-Jalapeno cornbread
-BIG RED Soda
Likewise, the real story (personal bias here) as to why we have Thanksgiving is getting more difficult to explain to my grandchildren. You see, they come home from school with these peaceful coloring book pictures of Puritans and Indians sitting down and breaking bread and all kumbaya and chit. But in reality we all know that it was the beginning of the end for our Native American brothers. So, instead of telling my grandkids stories of hate and pillage, I tell them that, yes, it was a wonderful moment between two cultures and that was the day popcorn was invented. Yup, as everybody was whipping up Turkey, gravy and the "fixins" my Indian brothers threw some corn seeds on the skillet and after a minute or two the first "pop" of corn was heard around the world. The Puritans were amazed and when they added a little salt and butter it was over and history was made. Then they got to telling stories while eating popcorn and BOOM the first movie experience was had. After that story they are like..."wow".
Anyway, back in my UT days I asked one of my professors who was visiting from India if he liked the American holiday of Thanksgiving. He answered suprised me when he told me (in his British RAJ accent) that "Oh heavens no, Turkey is the most loathesome bird I have ever tasted. When I am invited to a Thanksgiving dinner from my colleagues I hide the Turkey under the mashed potatoes...as not to be rude." My classmates and I had a good laugh with him over that one.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone,
John from Texas
