Thanksgiving

       

The first Thanksgiving was in 1621 in America. Escaping religious persecution, the pilgrims left England on a small ship called the Mayflower and arrived in America. The first winter was very hard and cold. The Native Americans who had been living on the land for thousands of years showed them how to plant corn and other crops. 

With the success of their great harvest in Autumn, the pilgrims in Plymoth Rock and the Wampanoag Indians had a huge feast to celebrate. The feast and fun lasted for 3 days! 

In the United States, the holiday is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November with family, football, turkey and giving thanks!