Tag Archives: Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving #4: Thanksgiving 2011 in Damme

Moin, readers!  I have to apologize for the brief hiatus in my posts.  Much has happened in the past week.  First, I got to welcome George, a.k.a. Dr. Hefeweizen, to Damme!  Second, Weihnachtsmarkt season kicked off last weekend.  Third, and … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving #3: Macgyver Pie

Everyone knows that “Thanksgiving” is synonymous with “turkey,” but for me, pie comes in as a close second.  With Thanksgiving just days away, I was in the mood to make some kind of pie last weekend.  Pie-making abroad can present … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving #2: The Meal

Let’s be honest; Thanksgiving is essentially a meal.  It always has been.  Here is a kindergarten version of the holiday’s origins pulled directly from my memory: The Pilgrims came to the New World in the 1600s on a ship called the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving #1: The Torture Pictures

Moin, everyone! It is officially one week until my favorite holiday: Thanksgiving. On Monday, the girls at worked turned to me and said, “We’ve been thinking about it, and we think we should all celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s soon, right?” “Yes,” … Continue reading

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