November 24, 2019
~ Building Community One Positive Story at a Time
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Enjoying Fall images ..
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take time to relax!
Photo credits: Mary Wright Julius
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Historical Tidbit:
Thanksgiving
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At Plymouth Plantation costumed interpreters reenact the first Thanksgiving, when 90 Indians dined with the 50 surviving Pilgrims. The Indians provided five deer for the feast: the Pilgrims cooked up codfish, sea bass, and wild fowl.
When families sit down to Thanksgiving dinner each year, they owe at least a little thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale. Fervent in her belief that a day should be set aside to express gratitude for the year’s blessings, she almost single-handedly created the holiday in the mid-19
th
century.
As the editor of
Godey’s Lady’s Book,
Hale controlled the country’s most widely distributed periodical, and from 1846 on she used it to battle for her cause. Every November she published “traditional” recipes for Thanksgiving dishes, accompanying them with editorials demanding official recognition. Each summer she also wrote letters to the governors of every state. Finally, in 1863 Abraham Lincoln gave in and issued the proclamation that made the holiday an annual event.
Participants in the first Thanksgiving in 1621 would scarcely have recognized Hale’s notions of traditional fare. Swans were as likely to have graced their tables as wild turkeys. Pilgrims thought potatoes inedible, apples and sweet potatoes were unknown in New England; and since there was no sugar, cranberries were not made into a jellied sauce.
But then, Americans have always tended to celebrate Thanksgiving in their own way. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid imported oysters and Roquefort cheese to Utah for their Thanksgiving feast. In Norwich, Connecticut, young men used to celebrate by lighting bonfires on hilltops. Until World War II, New Yorkers were awakened by the horn blasts of “fantasticals,” companies of working-class masqueraders who paraded under names such as the “Gilhooley Musketeers.” Then they’d retire to the parks to picnic, and later to gala balls, where they danced until dawn.
(Article and photo courtesy of Reader’s Digest “Discovering America’s Past.” Courtesy of Sue Basile)
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Town Hall
499 Plymouth Street
781-294-1316
Mon-Thurs 8a - 4p
Holmes Public Library
470 Plymouth Street
781-293-2271
Fall / Winter Hours
Mon. & Wed. 12-8
Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10-5
Saturday 10-2
Council on Aging
506 Plymouth Street
781-293-7313
Mon - Thurs 9a - 3p
Friday 9a - 1p
Food Pantries
Halifax Congregational Church
503 Plymouth St. (Route 106)
Halifax, MA 781-293-6393
Tuesdays -2:30-4p
St
Vincent De Paul
Our Lady of the Lake Church
580 Monponsett St
Halifax, MA (781)293- 7971
2nd & 4th Saturday 9 am
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Congratulations!
James Yeo
won a
45 minute Reiki Treatment with
Jacquelyn Rose. Learn more
here
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You should play our
Historical Tidbit Trivia Game
at the bottom of this newsletter.
You could win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
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Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon Event
Saturday, Nov 30th
9:00a - 2:00p
503 Plymouth St. (Rt. 106)
We will be hosting several outside crafters that you can purchase hand-made items from to give as holiday gifts or simply enjoy for yourself. Some of the craft items being offered include handmade soaps, quilts, table runners, sweaters, hand painted pictures and other art works, weaved baskets, homemade jam, relish and preserves, handcrafted jewelry, beautiful lighted stenciled bottles, lighted snowmen and much more. There will also be a Missions table with items handmade/donated by church members to help support New England Hospice. We will also be having a White Elephant Room, a Christmas Room and wonderful raffles for you to win. Best of all, you don’t want to miss out on our delicious homemade baked items including cakes, breads, pies and tarts (to name a few) and our popular cookie walk which offers a large assortment of fresh baked cookies to choose from.
We will be serving our
Christmas luncheon starting at 11:00 am which will include various sandwiches and soups, along with other selections. Please be sure to bring your hearty appetite.
Please come and join us for a fun day of holiday shopping and browsing and make sure to have your holiday gift list ready.
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Bud's Goods and Provisions Proposal
Wednesday, December 4th 7:00p
Great Hall in Halifax Town Hall
The Halifax Board of Selectmen will host a community forum/public hearing for Bud's Goods and Provisions proposal to build an outdoor cultivation facility on River Street.
The forum will include a presentation and an opportunity for residents and other interested parties to ask questions, make suggestions, and voice their views on the proposed facility.
In preparation for the community forum, attendees are welcome to read the proposed Host Community
Agreement
and Bud's Goods and Provisions'
presentation
before the Board of Selectmen.
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HES PTO Craft Night
Thurs, December 5th
7:00p
Join them for their annual parents craft night! They will be making crafts to sell in the shopping room at Breakfast with Santa!
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Fire Dept and Girl Scouts
Santa Toy and Food Drive
Saturday, Dec 7, 2019 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
On Saturday December 7, 2019, the Halifax Firefighters Association and Girl Scouts will, once again, team up with Santa and Mrs. Claus to collect new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food. Gift certificates are a great idea for the older boys and girls. These items are donated to the local churches and food pantries and distributed to families in Halifax that are in need. Items can be left curbside or dropped at the Fire Station on the day of the event.
Please check the town website at
www.town.halifax.ma.us
for the time Santa will be in your neighborhood. We have changed the route from past years. If you do not see your street listed, please use the time for the street closest to yours. The truck is unable to make it down all the streets in town. Questions? Christine Markunas 781-588-4886
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Wild Beginnings
Mon, Dec 9th
6:00 – 7:00p
From the glacial creation of the bogs to Native Americans utilizing cranberries, see how commercial bogs developed in the 1800's; the birth of heirloom varieties and subsequent development of new hybrids; how to cook and decorate with cranberries.
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BRIDGEWATER FARM SUPPLY
We're Your
COMPLETE
Garden, Farm & Pet Store!
We're your one-stop shop for all the supplies you need for all your furry friends!
Stop in today!
1000 Plymouth St (Rt 104) Bridgewater •
(508) 697-0357
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Breakfast With Santa
Sat, December 14th
8:30 – 11:00a
Halifax Elementary School
The Delicious Breakfast Includes: Fluffy Pancakes, Savory Sausage, Homemade Muffins & Pastries, Juice, Milk and of course… Heavenly Hot Coffee! (Served until 10:30)
At the event will be wall to wall gift basket raffles, kid’s shopping room with gift wrapping, interactive crafts and festive activities, homemade baked goods for sale, photo shoot with Santa and many more surprises in store!
Volunteers needed!
Tickets - $5.00 each or
$20.00 for a family of 5 or more
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PJ Storytime
Mon, December 16th
6:00 – 7:00p
Miss Holly is feeling Grinch-y and ready for a PJ Storytime! They will have stories, songs, and cookie decorating.
Come dressed in your cozy pjs if you want!
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Time to ORDER YOUR PIES for Thanksgiving!
Pumpkin, Apple, Squash & Blueberry for $15 each. Pick up on or before Wed, Nov 27 @ 5p. All orders must be paid in full when placed. Order in person or call today!
318 Plymouth St. Halifax
(781) 294-1767
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YOGA
for the
REST of US!
NEW!
Svaroopa® Basics Class every Friday night at 6:30p
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Call Janice to join this weeks' class!
Now taking new
Embodyment® Yoga Therapy clients
Learn how you can live pain-free!
More movement, less pain!
484 Bedford St, E. Bridgewater
(508) 331-3564
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2020 Census
What is a census and why is it important? Once a decade, America comes together to count every resident in the United States, creating national awareness of the importance of the census and its valuable statistics. The decennial census was first...
Read more
www.census.gov
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Meat Raffle Supporting Halifax Fireworks 2020
Food event by Halifax Fireworks on Sunday, December 8 2019 with 108 people interested.
Read more
www.facebook.com
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Halifax Finance Committee
Meeting held on Tuesday, November 18, 2019.
Video Courtesy of Area 58
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Fall Clean Up Day was Awesome!
Halifax Beautification Committee Sends a Shout Out to Halifax!! They are so thankful to ALL who came out on Saturday's cold & windy day for Fall Clean Up Day.
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WEEKLY TRIVIA GAME
Have fun with us and bee entered to win a
$15 gift certificate to
Pinches & Pounds Candy Store
Rt 18, Whitman, MA!
Historical Tidbit Question:
What book was Sarah Josepha Hale
the editor of?
Please include your name, phone number and mailing address with your answer.
By entering, you give us permission to announce your name in next week's Buzz Around Halifax.
On November 21, 2019, we will randomly pick a winner from the correct answers.
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Gratitude.
“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” ~ Amy Collette
“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” – Thornton Wilder
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ― Melody Beattie
When we appreciate the people and things we have, we bring joy into our lives. Along with these modern day thinkers,
Buddha, the Prophet Mohammed and Jesus Christ all advocated giving thanks. It's real wisdom!
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I am thankful for the opportunity to share these stories with you, dear reader. I appreciate that you have welcomed us into your home. Have a wonderful week. ~ Jacquie
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The Buzz Around is brought to you this week by: Jen Bellody, Theresa McNulty, Janice O'Brien, Stacy Rancourt, Jacquelyn Rose, Gregory Venezia & Beyonnie Whitaker
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Copyright 2019 Buzz Around Halifax.
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The Buzz Around does not claim to support any particular view.
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