The flooding of the Nile has been an important natural cycle in Egypt since ancient times. It is celebrated by Egyptians as an annual holiday for two weeks starting August 15, known as Wafaa El-Nil. It is also celebrated in the Coptic Church by ceremonially throwing a martyr's relic into the river, hence the name, The Martyr's Finger. Ancient Egyptians believed that the Nile flooded every year because of Isis's tears of sorrow for her dead husband, Osiris.
Quick Answer. It takes up to 24 hours for a new refrigerator to reach the correct temperature. Avoid placing food or drinks into the refrigerator until it reaches 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. The freezer must be at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue Reading.
Preparation. Thaw in refrigerator (not at room temperature). Place unopened turkey, breast side up, on a tray in refrigerator and follow our refrigerator thawing instructions. Allow at least 24 hours for every 4 pounds. To thaw more quickly, place unopened turkey breast down in sink filled with cold tap water.Allow 30 minutes per pound.Change water every 30 minutes to keep surface of turkey cold. When thawed, keep in refrigerator up to 4 days until ready to cook. Remove packaging, neck and plastic bag containing giblets (in neck cavity). Drain juices and dry turkey with paper towels.llow 30 minutes per pound. Change water every 30 minutes to keep surface of turkey cold. When thawed, keep in refrigerator up to 4 days until ready to cook. Remove packaging, neck and plastic bag containing giblets (in neck cavity). Drain juices and dry turkey with paper towels.