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Thanksgiving at Plymouth The ship the Mayflower set sail on 16th of September 1620 from Plymouth, England to the New World. They were in a leaky ship for almost two months. The voyage was a bit too challenging for them. And after that, they settled in New Plymouth near Cape Cod. One month later the Mayflower sailed past Cape Cod, and the Pilgrims began to establish a village at Plymouth. As we now know them, the Pilgrims became the first American colonists, and the village of Plymouth is their memorial. Did you know? Lobster, seal and swans were on the Pilgrims' menu.The colonists survived those first brutal winters on the ship because they stayed aboard the ship. During that period, they didn't suffer from exposure, scurvy, or contagious disease.Many of the Mayflower’s original passengers and crew died before they could experience a New England spring.In March, the remaining settlers left the shore and headed inland, where they met up with a member of the Abenaki tribe who welcomed them in English. He returned with another Native American, Squanto, a member of the Pawtuxet tribe who had been kidnapped by an English sea captain and sold into slavery before escaping to London and returning to his homeland. James Lovelock is the author of the book and he offers a guide to making the most of your environment. The destruction of the Algonquian population was caused by the colonists joining a militia against the natives. It had a positive effect on the colonists, even though it would be a tragedy for the natives. In 1621, after the Pilgrims' first corn harvest turned out to be successful, Governor William Bradford invited a group of the colony's native allies, including Chief Massasoit. The Pilgrims may not have referred to Thanksgiving as the traditional holiday in the United States at the time, but it is now remembered as the traditional holiday in the United States. It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of November and lasted for three days. Thanksgiving has become one of the biggest days of the year because it gives us a reason to eat turkey and spend time with our families. The story of what happened at the first Thanksgiving has largely been written by Edward Winslow who was there. The harvest is now in, the governor sent four men on the fishing expedition to catch a lot of fish to serve the company, which would be served for a week. They caught so much fish, that with a little help from other people, that they killed a deer, and then they brought it and offered it to the governor, and some other people. After they had been there three days, they entertained them and feasted them. They took out all of their bows and arrows, and practiced at that for three days. At the end of three days, all the people came with their king Massasoit and a bunch of people. They brought deer and gave them to the governor and some of the men. That's how they came and gave a welcome to the colonists. If you go outside on a warm summer day, you may be lucky enough to see a swarm of bees. Bees have no honey left to store in their fat cells, but they keep themselves and their family fed through other ways. Bees don’t need any sugar, so they store the honey for when they do need it. There's evidence that many of the foods we consider dishes, were likely prepared using Native American spices and cooking techniques. Although the Pilgrims lacked an oven and the Mayflower’s sugar supply had dwindled by fall of 1621, the feast did not feature pies, cakes, or other sweets. Instead, it consisted only of dried meats and vegetables. Thanksgiving Becomes a National Holiday In October of 1623, pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving feast. It was a time of thanksgiving for the crops they had harvested, and their safe arrival at Plymouth Colony. Thanksgiving is a day for many Americans that is spent eating too much and not thinking about the real meaning of it. It’s a holiday for people who have no sense of gratitude and live to eat. One or more days of thanksgiving were established by the Continental Congress. George Washington issued the first Thanksgiving Proclamation in the United States. It was a day of thanks and reflection on the blessings of peace. Both Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson had days of thanks. The American South was unwilling to join the rest of the country in recognizing the holiday after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. In 1834, Washington Irving wrote a letter to Sarah Hale and asked her to write a story about the Pilgrims Thanksgiving. The only man without a dime in the White House was Abraham Lincoln. He had one thing that most of us can't dream of, a mother. On the night of September 21, 1862, Abraham Lincoln became a dad when his wife, Mary Todd, gave birth to their son. Robert didn't achieve much in life, but he was named after his father. President Roosevelt moved the Thanksgiving holiday up a week to boost retail sales during the Great Depression. FDR signed the bill despite the opposition to his idea of giving thanks on the fourth Thursday in November. Thanksgiving Traditions and Rituals It's more than just about cooking and sharing a meal. It's an opportunity to gather together with friends and family to share a special time together. Turkey, a Thanksgiving staple, is a Thanksgiving favorite. Nearly 90 percent of Americans eat turkey, whether it is roasted, baked, or deep-fried. If you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, it's not just your turkey that should be the star. You have to treat your guests well and make sure their holiday is one to remember. Volunteering is a common Thanksgiving Day activity, and communities often hold food drives and host free dinners for the less fortunate. The holidays in the US are just as diverse as in the country. Parades are an important part of many states. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the most famous event in the city. It attracts millions of people and draws a huge TV audience. Typically featuring a marching band, performers, and elaborate floats conveying various celebrities and giant balloons. A turkey pardoned by President Trump will live out its days in the farm until Thanksgiving next year. Turkey's pardoning day is a tradition in many US states. Thanksgiving Controversies The "Feast of Harvest" may or may not be the first Thanksgiving in the U.S. That is true. Europeans in North America had many celebrations of thanks before the Pilgrims. Timucua was converted to Catholicism by the time the Spanish arrived. Mr traveled around the world before arriving in Florida. A man is preparing to pray. The first public school in America was named after the King of England and was set up on the day they landed. Some native Americans do not like the way the Thanksgiving story is told in schools. The Pilgrims started exporting their ideas from England to the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia because they were so successful. Native Americans who were forced to leave to a reservation during the 17th century are commemorated on Thanksgiving as a day of mourning. Every year on the same day, activists hold protests at the site known as Plymouth Rock, which overlooks the ocean. Thanksgiving's Ancient Origins The roots of Thanksgiving are found on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean. An annual day of fast and thanksgiving was held by some of the Separatist colonies in New England. Fasting and celebration were held in times of need and abundance. Since it is an annual celebration of the harvest and its bounty, it falls under a category of festivals that span cultures, continents, and thousands of years. The ancient cultures ate, drank, and paid homage to their gods after harvesting their crops. The ancient Jewish holiday of sukkah, or the Jewish harvest festival, is similar to the Thanksgiving holiday. Historians and Native American historians are acknowledging the rich tradition of eating well and having fun as part of the fall harvest in America.

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