Thanksgiving History

History of the Mayflower and Its Crew

Everyone knows the Mayflower as the famous ship that transported the English Separatists, or the Pilgrims, from Southampton, England, to Plymouth Massachusetts. This would later become the capital of Plymouth Colony in 1620. But besides knowing that this was the... Continue "History of the Mayflower and Its Crew"

Thanksgiving Facts

Thanksgiving is a centuries old tradition held by almost every culture around the world. It is a day to give thanks for much more than a good harvest however. Many people use this as a day to express gratitude for... Continue "Thanksgiving Facts"

How Thanksgiving Got Its Start

Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays in the United States. A time where family can get together with a few extra days off of work, and a time to give thanks for all that you have. Sometimes however, in... Continue "How Thanksgiving Got Its Start"

History of Thanksgiving Traditions

When the fourth Thursday in November rolls around everyone in the United States is eagerly awaiting a tradition-filled day full of turkey, football and lots of family and friend time. Thanksgiving seems to be vastly different because unlike some holidays,... Continue "History of Thanksgiving Traditions"

The First Thanksgiving Menu

When we think about Thanksgiving dinner, there are certain food items that come to mind. We think of turkey, stuffing, cranberries, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. We generally think about this as the “traditional Thanksgiving dinner� and probably assume that... Continue "The First Thanksgiving Menu"

What Do The Pilgrims Have To Do With Thanksgiving?

We generally think of the Pilgrims as all of the English settlers that came to the Americas during the early 1600s. However, the Pilgrims were only the settlers of one of the colonies during that time. The people who we... Continue "What Do The Pilgrims Have To Do With Thanksgiving?"

Thanksgiving: From Pilgrims to Pocahontas

The history of Thanksgiving is a little confusing. Part of the reason for this is that there were at least three “first� Thanksgivings, and the one that is most closely associated with what we celebrate today was not a holiday... Continue "Thanksgiving: From Pilgrims to Pocahontas"

Myths or Facts About Thanksgiving?

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about the Thanksgiving Holiday. Somehow, the old stories have blended or have been distorted, and the picture that we envision when we think about the first Thanksgiving is not a true picture... Continue "Myths or Facts About Thanksgiving?"

A Look At The Thanksgiving Holiday

Today, we celebrate Thanksgiving on the third Thursday in November. Between the Thanksgiving parades, football games, and the huge plates of food filled with turkey, stuffing, and sweet potatoes, we try to spend a little time being thankful for what... Continue "A Look At The Thanksgiving Holiday"

History of Thanksgiving: A Timeline

The history of Thanksgiving is a little more complex than the history of some of the other American holidays. The celebration that we typically think of was in Plymouth Massachusetts. That was the celebration with the Pilgrims and the Indians,... Continue "History of Thanksgiving: A Timeline"

 


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