Thanksgiving History

by: shalini

Thanksgiving, the traditional holiday where people sit around a big table eating turkey with friends, families, and grandparents as you watch the Macy's day parade. Overall a great day. But most people don't know much about its history! That is why I'm here today

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The Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Native Americans celebrated their first harvest by feasting.

This year we will be celebrating our 400th thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving was celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, that president Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national thanksgiving holiday to be celebrated each November.

I hope this article helped you understand more about Thanksgiving History!