The History of Thanksgiving
First Thanksgiving 1621 1619 1660 Celebrates Harvest Festival First recorded celebration of Thanksgiving 1619 Puritan Settlers land on Plymoth Rock, Massachusetts Pilgrims land later 1660 Annual celebration of Thanksgiving begins Celebrates Harvest Festival Assistance by Native Americans
Classic Meal Turkey Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Cranberries Green Bean Casserole Gravy Pumpkin Pie Corn Local/Familial Specialties
Modern Thanksgiving 1789 Gather Friends and Family Federal Holiday in US Gather Friends and Family Celebrates first “American Settlers” American Football Religious Ceremonies