The history of Thanksgiving is somewhat murky, but the first harvest festival in North America was probably in Newfoundland. The American colonists most likely had a somewhat more modest festival than our cranberry laden myths would have it. Tryptophan in turkey doesn't cause post meal sleepiness. Nevertheless, for some in our audience who have the day off, we hope it was a pleasant pause in this November week.
Thanksgiving
By a.r.e. on November 24, 2005 1:46 PM
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Holy cow - I always believed it was the tryptophan that led to the post-turkey TV coma. What is it then - actually the football or maybe just too much gluttony? []