History

• In 1620, a group of people left England so they could be free to practice their own religion.

• The crossed the ocean in their ship, the Mayflower, and landed in the state of Massachusetts, USA

History

• The people, known as Pilgrims, had a difficult year. They did not know how to cultivate the land and many people became sick and died.

History

• An Indian, named Squanto, helped the pilgrims to learn to fish and to plant seeds for crops.

• He also helped them form a friendship with a group of local Indians, called the Wampanoag.

History

• To celebrate their first successful harvest of corn, the Governor of the pilgrims, William Bradford, organized a celebratory feast and invited the Wampanoag tribe.

The first Thanksgiving

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKOUeH9UJ5Q&feature=related

National Holiday

• In 1863, America’s 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

What do Americans do on Thanksgiving?

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, New York. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vad1M2AWid8&feature=related

A meal with family and friends.

• Before the meal, it is tradition to say what one is thankful for.

Then, we eat!!

Turkey is the main dish!

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

Bread Rolls and Butter

Green Bean Casserole

Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

Cranberry sauce

A Thanksgiving Plate:

Dessert: Pumpkin Pie!

After the meal, we watch football.

• Wisconsin’s team is the Green Bay Packers!

• Go Pack Go!• http://www.youtube.co

m/watch?v=s81vOSr77Ew&feature=related

Cheeseheads = fans of the Packers

We take naps.