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History of ThanksgivingHistory of Thanksgiving

In the early 1600's, a group known as the Separatists lived in England. They were not allowed to practice their religion, so they hired the Mayflower to carry them to a new land: America.

On November 11, 1620 the Mayflower landed in modern-day Province Town, Massachusetts. They built a colony and named the place Plymouth.

In the early 1600's, a group known as the Separatists lived in England. They were not allowed to practice their religion, so they hired the Mayflower to carry them to a new land: America.

On November 11, 1620 the Mayflower landed in modern-day Province Town, Massachusetts. They built a colony and named the place Plymouth.

Pilgrims and the MayflowerPilgrims and the Mayflower

History ContinuedHistory Continued

The pilgrims needed help learning about the land and animals. The Wampanoag tribe taught the pilgrims where fish swam, how to hunt deer, as well as how to plant corn. 

With the help of the Native Americans, there was plenty of food for everyone. The Pilgrims had so much to be thankful for.

They gave thanks for good friends, new homes, freedom of religion, and plenty of food in an autumn harvest festival with their Native American friends.

The pilgrims needed help learning about the land and animals. The Wampanoag tribe taught the pilgrims where fish swam, how to hunt deer, as well as how to plant corn. 

With the help of the Native Americans, there was plenty of food for everyone. The Pilgrims had so much to be thankful for.

They gave thanks for good friends, new homes, freedom of religion, and plenty of food in an autumn harvest festival with their Native American friends.

The First ThanksgivingThe First Thanksgiving

Modern Day ThanksgivingModern Day Thanksgiving

Today, we continue the celebration of the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, and call it Thanksgiving.

A typical Thanksgiving consists of family and friends gathering together for dinner. 

Turkey is the main dish, and the holiday is sometimes called "Turkey Day" as a result. 

Other food at the table includes: mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, casseroles, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.

Today, we continue the celebration of the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, and call it Thanksgiving.

A typical Thanksgiving consists of family and friends gathering together for dinner. 

Turkey is the main dish, and the holiday is sometimes called "Turkey Day" as a result. 

Other food at the table includes: mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, casseroles, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.

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Cranberry SauceCranberry Sauce

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Mashed PotatoesMashed Potatoes

Sweet PotatoesSweet Potatoes

CasserolesCasseroles

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Pumpkin PiePumpkin Pie

Modern Day Thanksgiving Continued

Modern Day Thanksgiving Continued

The day before Thanksgiving, the best turkey in the U.S. is pardoned by the President.

On Thanksgiving morning, most Americans watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After dinner, families enjoy the various football games. 

The Friday after Thanksgiving is the official beginning of the Christmas season. Many people go shopping on this day because items are on-sale.

The day before Thanksgiving, the best turkey in the U.S. is pardoned by the President.

On Thanksgiving morning, most Americans watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. After dinner, families enjoy the various football games. 

The Friday after Thanksgiving is the official beginning of the Christmas season. Many people go shopping on this day because items are on-sale.

Turkey PardonTurkey Pardon

The turkey is best known for being the main dish in any traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

While an estimated 46 million turkeys will be served in the U.S. this year, two have been chosen as the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate.

They will be spared by the president himself at the White House.

The turkey is best known for being the main dish in any traditional Thanksgiving dinner.

While an estimated 46 million turkeys will be served in the U.S. this year, two have been chosen as the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate.

They will be spared by the president himself at the White House.

This year’s lucky birds won a turkey beauty pageant.

Out of 20,000 birds, 25 were selected for the presidential flock. From these 25, the two that behaved the best on a table were selected to be the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate.

After the pardoning, the turkeys go to California to be a part of Disneyland’s Thanksgiving parade.

This year’s lucky birds won a turkey beauty pageant.

Out of 20,000 birds, 25 were selected for the presidential flock. From these 25, the two that behaved the best on a table were selected to be the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate.

After the pardoning, the turkeys go to California to be a part of Disneyland’s Thanksgiving parade.

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Macy’s Day ParadeMacy’s Day Parade

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year.

The parade, as always, will feature 44 balloons, 27 floats, 800 volunteer clowns, 1,600 cheerleaders and 11 of the country's most talented marching bands.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is celebrating its 85th anniversary this year.

The parade, as always, will feature 44 balloons, 27 floats, 800 volunteer clowns, 1,600 cheerleaders and 11 of the country's most talented marching bands.

This year’s new characters include Paul Frank's monkey "Julius" and "Sonic the Hedgehog.” Some classic characters like Kermit the Frog and Buzz Lightyear will be in the parade again.

Santa Claus will finish up the parade, indicating the start of the Christmas season.

This year’s new characters include Paul Frank's monkey "Julius" and "Sonic the Hedgehog.” Some classic characters like Kermit the Frog and Buzz Lightyear will be in the parade again.

Santa Claus will finish up the parade, indicating the start of the Christmas season.

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Black FridayBlack Friday

Beginning around midnight on Thursday, Americans will start queuing up outside various retail stores, waiting for the stores to open and the shopping to begin.

Most people shop on this day because many items are discounted or on-sale. However, once the item runs out, so does the discount! You must hurry!

In 2010, the average American spent about $365, and an estimated 212 million people shopped.

Beginning around midnight on Thursday, Americans will start queuing up outside various retail stores, waiting for the stores to open and the shopping to begin.

Most people shop on this day because many items are discounted or on-sale. However, once the item runs out, so does the discount! You must hurry!

In 2010, the average American spent about $365, and an estimated 212 million people shopped.

The streets and sidewalks are always crowded on Black Friday because so many people go shopping. The police dislike all the traffic and arguments that result because of the crowds, so they nicknamed the day “Black Friday.”

The streets and sidewalks are always crowded on Black Friday because so many people go shopping. The police dislike all the traffic and arguments that result because of the crowds, so they nicknamed the day “Black Friday.”

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