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Happy Thanksgiving! Let’s cheer for the Lions as they aim for a big win this year!
We sincerely appreciate your business and the trust you place in us as we work to support your growth and success in the online world. Our team is dedicated to continuous innovation to make sure that you have the best digital marketing tools and strategies at your disposal. As we often say: We succeed when you succeed.
As a small token of our gratitude, we wanted to share a few fascinating Thanksgiving facts – enjoy these tidbits and have a wonderful holiday filled with joy and great eats!
The Invention of the TV Dinner
Do you love TV dinners? I know I do. Well, surprising as it may be, we have Thanksgiving to thank for this tasty invention.
It all began in 1953 when the Swanson company found itself with 260 tons of leftover frozen turkey after Thanksgiving. All that meat was just sitting around in refrigerated train cars. In fact, the train’s refrigeration system only worked when the cars were moving, so they had to keep running back and forth between Nebraska and the East Coast…
…Until someone hatched the brilliant idea to package the turkey with popular sides like stuffing and sweet potatoes, and sell them in frozen trays specially designed to be heated in the oven. The next year, they sold 10 million TV Dinners, and the rest is delicious history!
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Macy’s Christmas Parade
The original parade took place in 1924 and was actually a Christmas parade. It featured a colorful array of floats, lively bands, and even animals from the local zoo, creating a festive atmosphere that drew large crowds.
Three years later, in 1927, it was renamed the Thanksgiving Day Parade. This change marked the beginning of a new tradition that would become the annual event we know and love today. The big, famous balloon attractions debuted that same year – and they included popular-for-the-time characters like Felix the Cat. Mickey Mouse joined in the fun a few years later, in 1934.
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Jingle Bells: The Thanksgiving Song
When composer James Pierpont wrote “Jingle Bells” under its original title, “One Horse Open Sleigh,” in 1857, he originally intended it to be a festive Thanksgiving Day song that would help usher in the winter season.
But as soon as people heard the catchy tune, they quickly embraced it as an unofficial Christmas anthem, associating it with the joy of the holidays. The song’s name was eventually changed to “Jingle Bells,” a title that perfectly captures its festive spirit, and it’s only grown in popularity since.
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Giving Thanks for Another Successful Year
We truly hope you enjoyed these quick n’ fun Thanksgiving facts!
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones, reflecting on what we’re grateful for, and sharing delicious meals together. As you celebrate this special holiday, we wish you a fantastic time filled with joy, laughter, and wonderful memories. Thank you for your business – it means so much to us!
And for everything digital marketing and communications, remember the name Smart Link Solutions!