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Thanksgiving! It's the time for yummy turkey, pumpkin pie, and maybe even a little football. But did you ever wonder where this tradition came from? Buckle up, because we're about to take a trip back in time to the very first Thanksgiving!
A Long Time Ago...
Imagine a world without cars, phones, or even your favorite video games! That's what life was like way back in the 1600s. A group of people called the Pilgrims sailed across the ocean on a ship called the Mayflower. They were looking for a new place to live where they could be free.
A New Home
The Pilgrims landed in a place we now call America. It wasn't easy at first. The winter was cold, and they didn't have much food. But guess what? The people who already lived there, the Native Americans, were super kind and helpful. They taught the Pilgrims how to grow crops like corn and squash.
Time to Celebrate!
After the Pilgrims had their first successful harvest, they decided to have a big feast to celebrate and give thanks. They invited their Native American friends to join them. They ate foods like deer, fish, cornbread, and berries – probably not the same Thanksgiving dinner you have!
Thanksgiving Today
The first Thanksgiving wasn't a holiday like it is today. It wasn't until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln made it an official national holiday. He wanted everyone to remember to be thankful for all the good things in their lives.
Fun Thanksgiving Facts!
- Turkeys weren't always the main dish at Thanksgiving! The Pilgrims probably ate wild birds like geese and duck.
- The first Thanksgiving feast lasted for three whole days! Can you imagine eating that much food?
- Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year.
So, this Thanksgiving, while you're enjoying your delicious meal and spending time with your family, remember the Pilgrims and the Native Americans who shared the very first Thanksgiving feast. It's a time to be grateful for all the wonderful things in our lives!
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