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First Thanksgiving: A Feast with Native Americans in 1621
The first Thanksgiving was a big feast in 1621 where Pilgrims invited their Native American friends to celebrate a good harvest.
They played games, showed off their muskets, and ate lots of yummy food like duck and chicken.
It was a happy time for everyone to be together and give thanks for their good fortune.
First Thanksgiving held in 1621 by Pilgrims in present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts
Celebrated a successful harvest with the help of Native Americans
Lasted for three days, involving games, musket displays, and shared meals
No turkey confirmed, but duck, geese, chicken, and pigeon were likely served
Not a religious ceremony, but a celebration of survival and cooperation
- Who
- Pilgrims and Wampanoag tribe members
- What
- Celebrated the first Thanksgiving feast
- Where
- Present-day Plymouth, Massachusetts
- When
- 1621
- Why
- To give thanks for a successful harvest and survival
Key facts
- Hosts
- Pilgrims
- Guests
- Wampanoag tribe members
- Duration
- Three days
- Food
- Duck, geese, chicken, pigeon (likely roasted)
- Activities
- Games, musket displays
Quotes
Governor William Bradford
The governor of the Plymouth Colony
“That's when Governor William Bradford declared a celebration to give thanks for the good crop and for the support that had kept them alive.”
timesnownews.com
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