What is Forefathers' Day?
On December 21, 1620, the Pilgrim Fathers were landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, each year. Forefathers' Day commemorates the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers. In 1769, the Old Colony Club of Plymouth, Massachusetts, introduced the celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts. On December 22nd (if on Sunday, then on the following Monday), the town observes the holiday.
The Old Colony Club honors the forefathers with numerous activities, continuing the traditions established in 1769. Members march from the top of Cole's Hill next to Massasoit's statue at 6:00 a.m. The commemoration begins at 6:00 a.m. with a march by members. They read a proclamation in honor of the forefathers, followed by a ceremonial firing of the club's cannon. a
As part of their anniversary, the Old Colony Club and the Mayflower Society both include a succotash dinner. Sauquetash was first reported as a part of the first anniversary.. Unlike later versions of succotash, in Plymouth, succotash is served as a broth with large pieces of fowl and meat cut at the table. And the Old Colony Club did not mention the Forefathers' "pilgrims" either. The name didn't appear until much later.
From New England to Los Angeles, churches, and other groups commemorated the day with meals they referred to as "New England" dinners. Speeches reflected on the lessons learned in the years since the Plymouth settlers arrived. Some recalled their past. Some recalled their past.
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