The Pilgrims were told to leave England. Before the Pilgrims
hired her, the Mayflower was a trading ship with France; before
that, she was in the fish trade with Norway.
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The trip to America was long and hard. There were storms and
the ship was really crowded. There was one baby born during the
crossing of the Mayflower. Hi, my name is Oceanus Hopkins
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It took the Mayflower 66 days to reach Massachusetts.
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When the Pilgrims got to America, it was winter and there was
no food or houses. Many of the pilgrims died from sickness and
starvation during their first harsh winter in America in 1620.
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PLANT CORN FISH HUNT
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Governor William Bradford invited Chief Massasoit and his
tribesmen for the 1 st Thanksgiving Feast. They were thankful for
help the Indians gave them. The Indians taught them how to survive
by teaching them how to cultivate the land. The celebration in 1621
lasted for three days and included games and food.
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The Menu FISH SEAFOOD BIRDS OTHER MEAT GRAIN FRUITS VEGETABLES
NUTS HERBS & SEASONINGS OTHER DELICACIES
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George Washington our first president proclaimed the first
'National Day of Thanksgiving' in 1789. Sarah Josepha Hale, a
magazine editor, campaigned to make Thanksgiving a National Holiday
in 1827 and succeeded. Abraham Lincoln our 16 th president
announced Thanksgiving to be national holiday in his proclamation
on October 3, 1863.
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actually stems from an European tradition. In the 1920's many
of Macy's department store employees were first-generation
immigrants in America. Like all other immigrants, they too wanted
to celebrate the American holiday with the type of festival they
loved and cherished in Europe. Thanksgiving Day Parades
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After a wonderful dinner, we sit down to watch our favorite
teams play. We should go out and take a walk instead!! Dont forget
the extra slice of Pie at half time
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The best part of this holiday is that our family gets together
for a meal to give thanks for all that we have. I hope this is one
tradition that never ends.