Corn is one of the popular symbols of
thanksgiving. It came in many varieties and colours-red, white, yellow
and blue. Some Americans considered blue and white corn sacred. It is
said that native Americans had been growing corn a long time before the
pilgrims arrived in their country. The oldest corns date 7000 years back
and were grown in Mexico. Americans taught pilgrims how to grow corn and
help them survive the bitter winter of 1620. It is certain that corn
were a part of the first thanksgiving dinner.
The tradition continues and corn finds its place on every dinner table
world over during thanksgiving dinner. Ornamental Corncobs are quite
popular during the festival. They are used to decorate dining tables and
make harvest wreaths- A popular gift item among Americans. Ornamental
popcorns are also widely used. Corn reminds us of the importance and
heritage of the famous harvest festival. It also remains America's
foundation of 'Modern-Agriculture '.
