The Fork

@celticeagle (189793)

Boise, Idaho

November 23, 2018 5:36pm CST

Did you know that the fork was not used at the dinner known as the "First Thanksgiving" back in 1621? Only the fingers, spoons and knives. The dinner between the pilgrims at the Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag indians was not turkey or sweet potatoes but was made up of pumpkin, squash, berries, fruit, venison, ham, lobster and clams. The fork was not introduced until ten years later by Governor Winthrop of Massachusetts.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

24 Nov 18

Interesting to know.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

24 Nov 18

I thought so too.

@wolfgirl569 (135583)

• Marion, Ohio

24 Nov 18

I knew the foods but not about the fork.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

24 Nov 18

I think I did too.

@sofssu (23660)

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26 Nov 18

Very interesting indeed. Finger foods are fun though.

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@xFiacre (14782)

• Ireland

23 Nov 18

@celticeagle What a sensible Governor Mr Winthrop was. I think he'll probably get my vote in the next election.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

24 Nov 18

Me too.

Vicki, #1 Creek Girl

@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

23 Nov 18

Very interesting to learn!

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

24 Nov 18

I like to share with folks on here as I learn things.

@cindiowens (5120)

• North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

23 Nov 18

Nope. I didn't know that. Actually, I had never even thought about it. Good little tidbit there.

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@celticeagle (189793)

• Boise, Idaho

24 Nov 18

I like to share such things.

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@Letranknight2015 (52665)

• Philippines

24 Nov 18

So who was the first person to use the Fork? was it Satan?

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (323168)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

24 Nov 18

I read something about that yesterday. Seems they had a good Thanksgiving.