Indian Corn

Hanging multi-colored corn with husks attached on our doors is a custom that reminds us how important corn was to the survival of early colonists. That’s a big reason to give thanks! Many Native American Indians, who helped pilgrims plant corn crops, believed the grain to be divine.

Corn has long been associated with harvest festival as many ancient cultures celebrated in the fall by honoring gods of corn. Greeks worshipped, Demeter, the goddess of grains and Romans celebrated Ceres, goddess of corn.