What we know today as Thanksgiving Day originated when the
colonists had an abundant harvest thanks in part to the Native American
Wampanoag tribe. In a religious ceremony that lasted a couple of days in 1621,
the pilgrims shared a feast of thanksgiving with their new Native American
friends.
Today, Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated on the
4th Thursday in November.
Thanksgiving is a day of feast, which is celebrated with
friends and family, to give thanks for our “abundance” or blessings of those
things and people important to us.
Traditional foods such as turkey, cranberries, green bean casseroles, vegetables, and an assortment of baked goods will make their way to
our homes.
It is also a day of watching parades, and football games;
things to do with loved ones, while enjoying time away from school and work.
How ever way it is celebrated, it is a great day to enjoy good company and great food!
Raquel Aguilar
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