2. History In 1620, a group of people left England so they could be free to practice their own religion. The crossed the ocean in their ship, the Mayflower, and landed in the state of Massachusetts, USA

3. History The people, known as Pilgrims, had a difficult year. They did not know how to cultivate the land and many people became sick and died.

4. History An Indian, named Squanto, helped the pilgrims to learn to fish and to plant seeds for crops. He also helped them form a friendship with a group of local Indians, called the Wampanoag.

5. History To celebrate their first successful harvest of corn, the Governor of the pilgrims, William Bradford, organized a celebratory feast and invited the Wampanoag tribe.

7. The first Thanksgiving http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKOUeH9 UJ5Q&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKOUeH9 UJ5Q&feature=related

8. National Holiday In 1863, America’s 16 th president, Abraham Lincoln, declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.

9. What do Americans do on Thanksgiving? Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York, New York. http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Vad1M2AWid8& feature=related

10. A meal with family and friends. Before the meal, it is tradition to say what one is thankful for.

11. Then, we eat!!

12. Turkey is the main dish!

13. Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

14. Bread Rolls and Butter

15. Green Bean Casserole

16. Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

17. Cranberry sauce

18. A Thanksgiving Plate:

19. Dessert: Pumpkin Pie!

20. After the meal, we watch football. Wisconsin’s team is the Green Bay Packers! Go Pack Go! http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=s81vOSr77E w&feature=related http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=s81vOSr77E w&feature=related

21. Cheeseheads = fans of the Packers

22. We take naps.