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Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863. Andover followed the New England tradition. A description can be found in the Andover Townsman's article, "Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," published on November 27, 2014 (p. 10). | Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863. Andover followed the New England tradition. A description can be found in the Andover Townsman's article, "Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," published on November 27, 2014 (p. 10). | ||
The Feaster Five Road Race became a Thanksgiving day tradition beginning in 1988. Approximately 400 runners participated that year. Now, more than 10,000 runners begin Thanksgiving Day with the race. | |||
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*"Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," ''Andover Townsman'', November 27, 2014, p. 10. | *"Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," ''Andover Townsman'', November 27, 2014, p. 10. | ||
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--[[User:Kim|Kim]] 10:46, December 12, 2014 (EST) | --[[User:Kim|Kim]] 10:46, December 12, 2014 (EST) | ||
Latest revision as of 11:46, 12 December 2014
Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863. Andover followed the New England tradition. A description can be found in the Andover Townsman's article, "Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," published on November 27, 2014 (p. 10).
The Feaster Five Road Race became a Thanksgiving day tradition beginning in 1988. Approximately 400 runners participated that year. Now, more than 10,000 runners begin Thanksgiving Day with the race.
See
- "Enjoying a slice of Thanksgiving's past in Andover," Andover Townsman, November 27, 2014, p. 10.
--Kim 10:46, December 12, 2014 (EST)
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