Emedinews:Inspiration: Five kernels of corn

Many years ago during one of the early winters, the Pilgrims had very little food.  Because their corn supply was almost gone, each Pilgrim was given only five grains of corn to plant.  The following years they had more corn, but the Pilgrims wanted their children to always remember the sacrifices and the hardships that made the survival of their small settlement possible.  So each year when they celebrated Thanksgiving, they placed five grains of corn by each plate.  Some families still honor this tradition, so they won't forget the early days either.