Thanksgiving 2005

Here we see the ancient pagan origins of the holiday:
Rob offers up the sacrificial cauliflower
Larissa performs the sacrifice

 

We had to explain to Alice that actual human sacrifice is a much older custom, no longer practiced in civilized back yards.

 

Rob explains the cultural significance of boiling squash.
The high priestess enjoys the fruits of her labor.

 

The sacrificial altar: before
The sacrificial altar: after

 

The Aftermath

 

Thanksgiving Custom: Erecting the Christmas Tree

 

Last revision: 11/24/05

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