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Smashing Pumpkin Myths: What's Big, Orange, and Having an Identity Crisis?

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The Pumpkin's Journey: From Humble Crop to Thanksgiving Icon

This chapter delves into the historical significance of pumpkins in early American culture, tracing their evolution from an undervalued staple to a celebrated part of Thanksgiving. It highlights the role of pumpkins in the context of early settlers' diets and connects their rise in prominence to the nation's identity post-independence.

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