thanksgiving in the united states. september 1620 – mayflower left plymouth, england
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Why? Wanted to practice their religion freely –Act of Uniformity in England Wanted to get new land in the New WorldTRANSCRIPT
ThanksgivingIn the United States
September 1620 – Mayflower left Plymouth, England
Why?• Wanted to practice their religion freely
– Act of Uniformity in England
• Wanted to get new land in the New World
Landed in Cape Cod, but settled in Plymouth, Mass.
What happened?• Many people died of illness• Needed food
– Help from Native American tribes
November 1621 – First corn harvest and feast
Pilgrims and Wampanoag tribe
1863 – Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving the final
Thursday in November
Now celebrated the 4th Thursday in November
Thanksgiving in the US today
Family and Food
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bxx4pIzIats&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ3_A3UFbmc
American Football: Thanksgiving Classic
WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?
Thanksgiving is about giving thanks!