.In November 1621, after the Pilgrims’ first corn harvest proved successful, Governor William Bradford organized a celebratory feast and invited a group of the fledgling colony’s Native American allies, including the Wampanoag chief Massasoit. Now remembered as American’s “first Thanksgiving”although the Pilgrims themselves may not have used the term at the time the festival lasted for three days. While no record exists of the historic banquet’s exact menu, the Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow wrote in his journal that Governor Bradford sent four men on a “fowling” mission in preparation for the event, and that the Wampanoag guests arrived bearing five deer. Historians have suggested that many of the dishes were likely prepared using traditional Native American spices and cooking methods. Because the Pilgrims had no oven and the Mayflower’s sugar supply had dwindled by the fall of 1621, the meal did not feature pies, cakes or other desserts, which have become a hallmark of contemporary celebrations. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
Reflection : 12 things i am thankful for !
- I am thankful for my family
- I am thankful for having a home
- I am thankful for having a great mom
- I am thankful for always having food in the table for me, my brother, my sister, my step dad, and my mom
- I am thankful for having GOD in my life
- I am thankful for having a chance of experiencing life
- I am thankful for my friends
- I am thankful for never giving up in life
- I am thankful for having love inside of me
- I am thankful for having money to support us
- I am thankful for everything i have achieved in life
- I am thankful for everything!!!!!!!!
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