Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving was first celebrated in 1621 in United States. The hard winter had been difficult for the Pilgrims, besides many of them had died because of the lack of shelter and illness. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held after the Pilgrims had gathered the first crops of the first harvest!

The Pilgrims were thankful for the harvest and for the help of the Wampanoag in teaching them to grow crops in America.

The feast included venison, fowl, sea bass, cod fish, fruits and vegetables. Nowadays the families typically prepare turkey, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie.

On that time people were playing games, singing and dancing, as part of the celebration. They also gave praises to God for the harvest and for the Pilgrams that survived the harsh winter.

Nowadays people count the blessings they've received during the year and say what they've been thankful for.

This holiday is always celebrated in U.S. on the forth Thursday in November. However, it's also celebrated on the second Monday in October.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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