The History of Thanksgiving

Map Branches

• The First Thanksgiving
  • Where was the first Thanksgiving held?
    • Plymouth
  • Who was present at the first Thanksgiving?
    • The pilgrims and Indians
  • What types of foods did the pilgrims and Indians eat at the first Thanksgiving?
    • Wild Turkey
    • Goose
    • Pumpkin
• Present Day Traditions
  • What are common present day traditions surrounding Thanksgiving?
    • Spending time with family
    • Eating turkey and stuffing
• Thanksgiving as an Official U.S. Holiday
  • When did Thanksgiving become an official U.S. Holiday?
    • 1863
• History of the Pilgrims
  • When did the pilgrims first come to America?
    • 1620
  • What was the purpose of the pilgrims voyage to America?
    • To find religious freedom

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