National Eat a Cranberry Day

The German and Dutch settlers named the berry 'crane berry' because the blossom of the plant resembles, or looks like, the head and neck of the English crane.

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The Native Americans would add honey to cranberries to sweeten the tart, or sour, flavor.

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Answer explanation

The Native Americans discovered that cranberries were a very valuable, or important, fruit.

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Pemmican,a combination of dried meat and fruit, helped Native Americans survive the harsh winter months.

What is pemmican?

Pemmican helped Native Americans survive the harsh, or severe, winter months.

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