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Indian corn on the door.

Raquel

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Indian corn on the door.



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why is it on the door raquel?

9 Oct, 2008

 

That's what I thought.

9 Oct, 2008

 

lol glad im not the only one Hywel

9 Oct, 2008

 

Great minds think alike ! lol

9 Oct, 2008

 

Hi Hywel and Irish: Oh! I had no idea this was a uniquely American thing...! Indian corn is used to decorate during Fall, especially during October and November, when there's the Thanksgiving holiday. Many people put it on the front door. I think it's supposed to symbolize plenty (the harvest and all) and also, during Thanksgiving, the corn that the Native American Indians gave the Pilgrims.

Pumpkins and other squashes are also very popular, and placed by the front door. Some people go berzerk and get a bunch of pumpkins, which you can find in orange, red-orange, white and gray/green. If I get one I usually get just one. Other favorite foods that I have adopted during this season are: unfiltered apple cider, pumpkin pie, and visits to a pumpkin patch - or failing that, a visit to a garden center with a ton of pumpkins for sale!

I hope this helps! Geez you can tell I've lived in the States for 28 yrs, huh? =)

12 Oct, 2008

 

thanks for that answer Raquel, we get pumpkins here alright for halloween, usually the only time of the yr they are on sale over here.

12 Oct, 2008

 

Hi Irish, now I'm guilty of thinking every place is the same..sorry! Pumpkins are big business here, and you start seeing them early October, they're available until late November. Since the weather in Houston is quite warm, I won't get one until closer to Halloween...and hopefully it'll last till Thanksgiving. I don't want it to rot on me..

12 Oct, 2008

 

you going to scoop the flesh out, carve it and put candles inside ?

12 Oct, 2008

 

I'd love to, in fact I think a pumpkin carving party would be fun, but alas! I have no time...so my pumpkin will probably remain uncarved. =(

15 Oct, 2008

 

awwww. ciara carves our ones out before the kids knock trick or treating

15 Oct, 2008



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