Today's trivia continuesyesterday's "picnic"theme.Picnics are social eventsinvolving food, families,friends and fun. Theytake place at parks, beaches,festivals, backyards, tailgatesand many other places.The word "picnic" was firstintroduced in English in 1748.The 19th century brought the"Picnic Society" a wealthy group of Londoners promotingsocal affairs. Each attendeewas expected to bring a dish.The middle of the centurywas when picnics wereassociated with the outside.Picnics can range from casual, cozy or grandaffairs. The food can beserved on paper platesor china. Whatever ischosen the main ingred-ient to a picnic is FUN!Have a picnic today andhave FUN!
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What a great idea!! Thanks for popping onto my blog...don't ya just LOVE Jenny! (I met her last March-she is completely awesome!) Nice to see some 'locals' on here! Have a good one!
picnics are such special events that almost all families enjoy....I have one daughter that has always loved picnic baskets...I found the cutest ones and I have put one back for each of the girls for Christmas.. Everybody needs a picnic basket.. thanks Malinda for the info.. shug
Picnics add years to life in a true sense.It's been a long while since me and my family have gone on a real picnic.Thanks for the reminder! Holidays - The total ingredient for pure fun! http://www.3smartcubes.com/pages/tests/spend_holidays/spend_holidays_instructions.asp
Today's trivia continues
yesterday's "picnic"
theme.
Picnics are social events
involving food, families,
friends and fun. They
take place at parks, beaches,
festivals, backyards, tailgates
and many other places.
The word "picnic" was first
introduced in English in 1748.
The 19th century brought the
"Picnic Society" a wealthy
group of Londoners promoting
socal affairs. Each attendee
was expected to bring a dish.
The middle of the century
was when picnics were
associated with the outside.
Picnics can range from
casual, cozy or grand
affairs. The food can be
served on paper plates
or china. Whatever is
chosen the main ingred-
ient to a picnic is FUN!
Have a picnic today and
have FUN!
~Keep on Dreaming~
I think that a picnic sounds like a fantastic idea. Maybe someday after work this week i can pack the basket and picnic on the beach with the girls.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea! It`s been ages since we had a picnic!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great thing to do with the family and it's cheap! WHat's not to love? Thanks Melinda!
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Kim
What a great idea!! Thanks for popping onto my blog...don't ya just LOVE Jenny! (I met her last March-she is completely awesome!) Nice to see some 'locals' on here! Have a good one!
ReplyDeletepicnics are such special events that almost all families enjoy....I have one daughter that has always loved picnic baskets...I found the cutest ones and I have put one back for each of the girls for Christmas..
ReplyDeleteEverybody needs a picnic basket..
thanks Malinda for the info..
shug
We did a lot of picnics growing up and I loved them. Thanks for sharing the formal derivation of "picnic."
ReplyDeletePicnics add years to life in a true sense.It's been a long while since me and my family have gone on a real picnic.Thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteHolidays - The total ingredient for pure fun!
http://www.3smartcubes.com/pages/tests/spend_holidays/spend_holidays_instructions.asp
I think I have that picnic basket in my garage waiting to be painted on.
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