Thanksgiving story

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Thanksgiving• Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the 4th

Thursday in November.• Everyone spends Thanksgiving with their

family.

1620• The Pilgrims leave England because of

religion problems• They sail on the Mayflower.

Winter• The Pilgrims don’t have enough food.• It is very cold and many of the Pilgrims die.

Spring• The Pilgrims meet an Indian named Squanto.• The Indians teach the Pilgrims to hunt, to

grow corn, and to find nuts and berries.

Summer• The Pilgrims have a lot of corn, beans, and

pumpkins.

Autumn• The Pilgrims decide to have a feast and to invite

the Indians.• The first Thanksgiving lasts 3 days. They eat, drink,

and dance.

Today• Americans still celebrate Thanksgiving.• They eat a big meal, go to parades, play

football, go shopping, and spend time with their families.