Thanksgiving Cornucopia

Have You Ever Wondered...

• What is a Cornucopia?

• Where did the Cornucopia come from?

• How do you make a Cornucopia?

What comes to mind when you think of Thanksgiving? Turkeys? A huge meal? Football games? Time with family and friends?

All of those things come to mind during the Thanksgiving season. You might even find many of them on Thanksgiving decorations. There's one thing you'll also find on many Thanksgiving decorations: a basket full of seasonal fruits and vegetables. What are we talking about? The Cornucopia, of course!

Today the Cornucopia is a symbol of abundance. In the United States, it commonly appears as a centerpiece (placed at the center of the table) at Thanksgiving. It s filled with grains, fruit and vegetables.

Think the Cornucopia only has a place at the table? No! The Cornucopia appears on the state flag of Idaho and the coats of arms for Panama, Columbia, Peru, and Venezuela as a symbol of prosperity.