[toddlintown]

And yes, there were no Butterballs on the Pilgrims Thanksgiving Day table either.

[K-oneTexas]

Yes, I do believe this is something wee always guessed!

 

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[nmh]

And no pop-up thingies to tell when the turkey was done?

Or pre-made stuffing?

;)

[doodad]

There is probably some truth in this. Water was feared as a carrier of disease, with some good reason, and beer was consumed by all ages as the main beverage. It was a weak beer, but the boiling and addition of herbs made for a clean drinking supply.

[A. Patriot]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoset

Samoset
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Samoset (ca. 1590 – 1653) was the first Native American to make contact with the Pilgrims. On March 16, 1621 the settlers were more than surprised when Samoset strolled straight through the middle of the encampment at Plymouth Colony and greeted them in English and asked whether they had any beer for him. (Later in the article, it says he was “stark naked”.) ......After spending the night with the Pilgrims, he came back two days later with Squanto, who spoke English much better than Samoset.

Also, see Squanto in Wikipedia. Very interesting story.

[CougarGA7]

Whether the story is true or not, running out of beer is a darn good reason to stop the boat.