HAPPY THANKSGIVING AMERICA IN GENERAL (AND DANNY IN PARTICULAR)

This is something you shouldn't miss. The president pardons a turkey in a traditional ceremony with roots going back as far as...erm 1989!


The video was sent (by not filmed) by Danny, Munguin's man in America. He pointed out a joke about the "media training"........the ability to gobble without really saying anything. (A reference to politicians' media statements )


Danny also sent this beauty from West Wing a tv series which I think was shown over here. Danny reckons that within its vaults, most every situation that could occur in the White House, can be found.

Don't eat too much guys...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY

It’s Thanksgiving Day in America and in Canada. This day, some say, originates in the early 1600s in the Plymouth Plantation, as the above illustration suggests. It has been celebrated over the US since 1863, becoming a Federal Holiday in 1941. Originally religious in origin, thanking God for the successful gathering in of the harvest, and another year’s food secured, it has, over the years, become a secular holiday, enjoyed by the whole population (and not just those engaged in agriculture). Traditionally the National Turkey Federation has presented a turkey to the President of the United States, but since 1989, in the Presidency of Bush the Elder, the turkey has been pardoned, as shown in this video sent on to me by Danny, 1st Earl of the Ozarks.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzVbANdG8iQ



Amazing how these things get started. One pardon by President Bush Senior, and now it's a tradition.


Anyway, to all Americans and Canadians, have a great holiday. Happy Thanksgiving Day.