Thanksgiving is coming soon! The holiday is a time for families and friends to come together to express gratitude for the blessings in their lives. The day traditionally includes a large meal featuring roasted turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
While the meal is often the focus at Thanksgiving, the holiday also brings many other traditions and activities. Some people like to watch the annual …
Massachusetts was the 6th state to join the union on February 6, 1788. It was one of the original 13 colonies. Boston is the state capital and its largest city. Massachusetts is the 44th largest state in the U.S. and is bordered by Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
According to the US Census Bureau, the estimated population of Massachusetts is 7,001,399 (July 2023 est.); …
Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Maryland!
The state was named after Queen Henrietta Maria of England, who was married to King Charles I. He granted permission for Maryland to become a colony.
Maryland joined the Union on April 28, 1788, as the seventh state. It’s nicknamed “The Old Line State” in honor of 400 Revolutionary War soldiers who faced off against 10,000 British soldiers. They …
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