Fun Facts and Trivia for Thanksgiving
Canadian Turkeys, carving the lobster and a turkey the size of a dog.
No need to worry about conversation topics around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Let your guests fill up on these Thanksgiving fun facts.
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
About Town
Kudos to Cross Country, Literary Trees and Shopping for a Cause
CCHS Girls go to States, Concord Museum opens their Family Trees exhibit, and Barrett & Company hosts a holiday shopping event.
Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving! This has to be my favorite holiday: It’s all about the eating. No gifts to buy, no eggs to dye, just food, food, and more food! And then three days to recover. Seriously, how could anyone not love this?? Since everyone will be sacked out recovering from all that eating, I thought I would take the opportunity to congratulate the CCHS Girls’ Cross Country team. They came in second at EMASS two weekends ago, which gave them the opportunity to compete at the MIAA Eastern State Championships last weekend, where they placed 12th. This is the only team at the high school still competing this late in the season, with the exception of football, so they really deserve kudos for their achievement. The meet took …
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Patriots Thanksgiving Football Preview
Five things you need to know about the annual rivalry game between the CCHS and the Bucaneers of Bedford.
1. Bucs Have Home Field Advantage: The Patriots will take the ride up Route 62 for the annual Thanksgiving matchup between Concord-Carlisle and Bedford. Kickoff's at 10 a.m. at Bedford High School. Tickets are available at the gate. 2. Down Year for the Patriots: The Concord-Carlisle Patriots, coming off an impressive 2011 campaign that ended with a Division 3 Eastern Mass Championship, have only posted a 4-6 record this season. 3. Bucs are Up: Meanwhile, in Bedford, Head Coach Jack Belcher has led the Bucs to a 7-3 record this year, with a 3-2 record at home. 4. Can CC Duplicate Last Year's Blowout: Playing at home last year, the Patriots romped, 34-7, during the annual Thanksgiving game. The Bucs will look for a better outing this …
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What's Open, Closed on Thanksgiving in Concord
Here's a breakdown of which businesses are open this holiday.
City, Town, State and Federal offices and facilities are closed: This includes schools, libraries and the Postal Service. Only emergency services are available. Supermarkets: Closed Restaurants, bars: Some will be open. Check for special hours. Convenience stores: Many are open, check for special hours Retail stores: Most are closed, some are opening tonight with special pre-Black Friday sales. Liquor stores: Closed Except in the case of city, town, state and federal offices, many establishments in the categories listed above will reopen on Friday, Nov. 23. In addition, the Postal Service will resume mail delivery on Friday, Nov. 23. Other government offices will reopen on Monday, Nov. 26.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
A Thanksgiving Quiz to Test Your Turkey Day Smarts
A little Thanksgiving-related trivia to share with your guests tomorrow.
How much do you really know about this day of turkey, football and family? Better yet, with this quiz you can test your own knowledge and then print it out, pass it along and keep your family occupied for a few precious minutes. Print out the PDFs associated with this article and pass them out to your guests. We're just here to offer a bit of holiday entertainment, so you don't have to do all the work. One PDF is the quiz itself and the other is the answer key with links to additional information. Good luck on the quiz and let us know in the comments if you have a Thanksgiving trivia tidbit to share.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Local Traffic Enforcement Ramps Up During Holiday Season
Troopers from all over New England want to help local drivers stay safe and prevent crashes during the holiday season.
The holidays are upon us, and many residents will be traveling this week to see family and friends all across New England. State Police are doing their part to help ensure these visits don't end in tragedy because of impaired or distracted driving. The Massachusetts State Police joined forces with other New England State Police divisions at headquarters in Framingham to explain their C.A.R.E (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) program. Increased patrols this week will be cracking down on impaired/drunk driving, texting while driving and seatbelt law violations, among other things. "We aren't trying to discourage people from going out and enjoying themselves," Massachusetts State Police Col. Timothy P. Alben said. "We just want to make …
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'10 Fat Turkeys' And More Thanksgiving Reads
Celebrate next week's holiday by reading some of these Thanksgiving-themed books.
Although it's not as famous as Halloween or Christmas, the Thanksgiving holiday does have its fair share of literature dedicated to it. Whether you're young and still reading picture books, or an adult, we have a little something for everyone in our Patch Reads book list. So grab your turkey and enjoy some books as side dishes! 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving—In a switch on the classic Clement Moore poem, some boys and girls have an eventful Thanksgiving eve. If You Lived In Colonial Times—This book outlines what the lives were like for the Pilgrims and Colonists from 1565 to 1776. The First Thanksgiving—Geared toward beginner readers, this book tells the story of the first Thanksgiving with lots of illustrations. Run, Turkey, Run!—…
Friday, November 16, 2012
How to Make Thanksgiving Crafts
These DIY Thanksgiving crafts will lend festive fun to your holiday decor.
Before the turkey is in the oven, the dining room table is set and your family is on their way, making Thanksgiving and fall crafts is a fun way to pass the time. Thanksgiving crafts will keep little hands busy and provide family-friendly fall decor to your home. Try any of these crafts to add fun to your Thanksgiving table. OREO TURKEY WHAT YOU NEED: WHAT YOU DO: HANDPRINT TURKEY WHAT YOU NEED: WHAT YOU DO: YUMMY ACORNS WHAT YOU NEED: WHAT YOU DO: TELL US: Do you have any fun Thanksgiving crafts you make with your kids? Share in the comments below.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Raising Concord
Raising Concord: Thanksgiving Has Gone to the Kids
This Thanksgiving, I have decided to let the kids rule and sit back and enjoy the ride.
I am hosting Thanksgiving this year and couldn’t be happier about it. Mainly because I get to see my family, but also because we don’t have to endure the busiest travel day of the year via planes, trains and automobiles. I will be sure to remember that when my brothers show up with their families looking tired and defeated. But the prospect of my sister-in-law's delicious cooking and a few rounds of ping-pong (family tradition) will surly cure what ails them. But I think the best part about this Thanksgiving will be my “let the kids take over” mentality. I feel like my kids are finally old enough, along with their cousins, to really get involved. I started right after Halloween with a great Magic Tree House Fact Tracker book simply …
Traveling for Thanksgiving? Tips for Families
Whether by plane, train or automobile, traveling this time of year can be stressful. Here are some tips to make your trip easier.
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel time of the year. Whether by plane, train or automobile, traveling can be stressful. Here are some tips to make your trip easier. Hitting the road? Try these tips: Load up the iPod: Download your kids’ favorite songs and have a sing-a-long as you drive along the road. Plan to make stops: Before you hit the road, map it out and see what interesting sights are along the way. Why not stop and take a picture in front of the World’s Largest Ball of Twine? Or check out the great view of the mountains? This will break up the trip and let the kids have a chance to get up and run around for a little bit. Play some games: I-Spy is a roadtrip classic, other ideas like Car Bingo, scavenger hunts or making …
