Monday, November 21, 2011

Thanksgiving Blessings Snack Mix

Bugles: Shaped like a cornucopia of Horn of Plenty, a symbol of our nation’s abundance.
Pretzels: Arms folded in prayer, a freedom sought by those who founded our country.
Candy Corn: The sacrifices of the Pilgrims’ first winter. Food was so scarce that the settlers survived on just a few kernels of corn a day.
Nuts or Seeds: Promise of a future harvest, one we will reap only if seeds are planted and tended with diligence.
Dried fruit: Harvest gifts from our bountiful land.
M&Ms: Sweet memories of those who came before us to lead us into a blessed future.
Hershey’s Kiss: The love of family and friends that sweeten our lives.