With Thanksgiving and the holiday season upon us, one might wonder if the Pilgrims had bread at their table. This is something to contemplate if one is unfamiliar with American holiday traditions. If someone were to ask about the staples of a holiday meal, many would likely reply bread. Unless for some dietary reason your family doesn’t eat bread at all, I am pretty sure it graces most tables during the holidays.

Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday, and even the origin of Thanksgiving that we are taught in school are somewhat sketchy. But I love the fact that we gather once a year with family and friends to give thanks for the blessings of the year. The fact that we limit it to once a year is also problematic.