Happy Thanksgiving

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING• The MAYFLOWER landed in Massachusetts Bay in 1620 where

the PILGRIMS established Plymouth Village

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THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

• Pilgrims had brutal First Winter

• Suffered from cold, starvation, disease

• Only HALF of the crew members from the Mayflower survived their first winter: 51

• In March, met Squanto, a Native American who knew how to speak English

• Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to survive – how to catch animals, cook, harvest, treat illness

• Squanto also introduced the Pilgrims to the Wampanoag, a local Native American tribe

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING• In November 1621, after the Pilgrims had their first CORN

HARVEST, they had a celebratory feast• Festival lasted for 3 days• Both Pilgrims and Indians prepared foods• Feast included: fish, berries, lobster, dried fruit, venison

• In 1789, George Washington issued a Thanksgiving proclamation which called upon days of giving thanks

THANKSGIVING TODAY• Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of

November

• One of the US’s biggest holidays

• Schools are out for the week, people get off work

• Families gather for a big Thanksgiving meal

Thanksgiving

The year has turned its circle,The seasons come and go.

The harvest all is gathered inAnd chilly north winds blow.

Orchards have shared their treasures,The fields, their yellow grain,So open wide the doorway ...Thanksgiving comes again!

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Turkey

Dressing

Cranberry SauceGreen Bean Casserole Pumpkin Pie

Sweet Potato Casserole

MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gjLyDlhI3c

WHAT ARE YOU

THANKFUL FOR?

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