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Thanksgiving Facts You Probably Didn't Know
1. The Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians celebrated the first Thanksgiving. The feast celebrated both cultures coming together and sharing their food, prayers, and stories. The Pilgrims celebrated their first successful harvest after months of hard work, while the Wampanoag Indians worshipped their god, Wabanaki, and thanked him for the excellent harvest.
2. The Pilgrims originally came to America to find religious freedom. They were looking for a place where they could practice their religion without persecution. However, this was not to be the case. The Pilgrims could not practice their religion freely in America, and they had to face many challenges to survive.
3. The first Thanksgiving lasted three days and included feasting, games, and prayer.
4. Turkey has been the traditional main dish at Thanksgiving since the 1800s.
5. Cranberry sauce is also a typical Thanksgiving dish, and it was first served on the second Thanksgiving in 1623.
6. Pumpkin pie is another popular Thanksgiving dessert originating in the Colonies during the 1600s.
7. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a tradition that started in 1924 and has featured giant…
