Thanksgiving

1620 – Ship Mayflower arived to U.S.

Pilgrims – English settlers of New England

First harvest was terrible

local Indians (Wampanoag) help them

The First Thanksgiving

1621 - feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag

Menusturkey, waterfowl, venison, fish, lobster, clams, berries, fruit, pumpkin, and squash.

Traditional Songs

"Over the River and through the Woods" "We Gather Together"  "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" "For the Beauty of the Earth" "Alice's Restaurant" "The Thanksgiving Song"

United States - Thanksgiving currently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863.

Canada- Thanksgiving,occurring on the second Monday in October

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