The events that precipitated our modern day celebrations occurred long ago, before photos and way before Thanksgiving Instagram captions , and very little of what actually went down at that first Thanksgiving table was codified in writing. So, how are we to answer our most pressing questions about the holiday? And more importantly, how are we to answer our family members' questions? Interestingly, most of what we do know about the first Thanksgiving comes from the diary of Plymouth, Massachusetts, governor William Bradford.
His manuscript , Of Plymouth Plantation , details his voyage to the New World, his efforts to settle in Plymouth, and many important events thereafter, including one particularly fateful dinner that took place in the fall of Here, we're sharing some of his stories with you in the hopes that they'll add a little more meaning to each and every one of the Thanksgiving recipes , Thanksgiving desserts , Thanksgiving crafts , and even leftover turkey sandwiches you whip up this year.
Most of all, we hope this newfound knowledge amplifies your gratitude and makes you appreciate all that you have—because that's what's really at the heart of Thanksgiving. Bradford noted in his manuscript that the pilgrims of Plymouth had enjoyed an especially good harvest in the fall of In honor of their good fortune, they planned a meal to celebrate and give thanks for the abundance of food. The local Wampanoag natives had worked along with the pilgrims to hunt, fish, and gather much of that food—and they'd even taught the pilgrims about many of those tactics in the first place.
For that reason, they joined in to give thanks for it all and yes, there was a cooked fowl dish, noted Bradford, but no mention of pie! This peaceful dinner between the Wampanoag and pilgrims may seem a bit dubious to some, given the tensions between the two groups. But it's exactly that concept of two cultures coming together that made the dinner so memorable and important to our country's history.
In that same spirit of joining together to give thanks, the tradition of "thanksgiving" would eventually continue in the U. By , the "thanksgiving" tradition was still not a holiday. Bradford's manuscript with the actual accounts of that first Thanksgiving had yet to be published, so there was little public interest in the entire thing. But it wouldn't be a true British tribute without their own unique take on the holiday. Hence, the origination of "Brits-giving. The Scene. Type keyword s to search.
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About EF Who we are. Careers Join the team. The latest on travel, languages and culture by EF Education First. Back Topics. What are we celebrating? How do you celebrate Thanksgiving? All day Watch American football Thanksgiving day football games are an essential part of the American Thanksgiving experience. Turkey For most non-vegetarian households, the turkey takes front and center at the Thanksgiving feast. Stuffing Before you even put the turkey in the oven, you have to stuff it with cornbread, onions, celery, and dried cranberries.
Cranberry sauce Tart and sweet, cranberry sauce acts like Indian chutney to bring out the savory, juicy flavor of the turkey. Mashed potatoes Where else would you put that gravy? Low Carb Diet. Caffeine In Drinks. Holiday History. Contact Us. History of Thanksgiving Day While the tradition is mainly connected to the feast of the Pilgrims, the Puritans started the tradition before coming to the New World.
Squanto and The Settlers However, this story is widely debated, as similar stories originate from Spanish settlements and other groups of settlers. Traditions of Thanksgiving Meal There are many foods associated with the holiday of Thanksgiving , including turkey and cookies. This celebration takes place in October when the weather is warmer.
Germany celebrates the Harvest Thanksgiving Festival in October, which, like American celebrations, consists of feasting and religious traditions. The Japanese observe Labor Thanksgiving Day, has roots with harvest celebrations but now celebrates labor, production, and thankfulness. The Netherlands observes a Thanksgiving Day service to honor the Pilgrims that lived in Leiden before continuing on to Plymouth.
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