THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

WHEN WAS IT?

• The first thanksgiving was in November 1621
• It lasted about 3 days.

WHERE WAS IT HELD?

• It was celebrated in Plymouth or present-day Massachusetts.

WHO ATTENDED THE FIRST THANKSGIVING?

• There were approximately 50 Pilgrims, and 90 Wampanoag Indians.
• That makes about 140 people celebrating giving thanks.

PURPOSE OF THANKSGIVING

• The purpose of thanksgiving is to give thanks for blessings of all the harvest.
• Thanksgiving is a time to spend time with your family and friends.

HOW DID THEY CELEBRATE?

• Of the 3 days the pilgrims and the Wampanoags spent during thanksgiving, some days were days of prayer.
• But other days they spent feasting and celebrating their harvest.

FACTS VS. MYTHS

• Myth- They ate turkey at the first thanksgiving. There was no proof of them eating turkey. They did eat things like pumpkins and Indian corn.
• Fact- they didn't use forks at the first thanksgiving.