In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. We celebrate Thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially god. An expression of thanks, especially to god. A public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness. A day set for giving thanks to god.
The first was celebrated in 1621 over a three-day harvest festival. It included 50 Pilgrims, and 90 Wampanoag Indians, and lasted three days. It is believed by historians that only five women were present.Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first. Venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish were likely served, alongside pumpkins and cranberries (but not pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce!).Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national holiday on October 3, 1863. Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who wrote “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” convinced Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday after writing letters for 17 years.
The first was celebrated in 1621 over a three-day harvest festival. It included 50 Pilgrims, and 90 Wampanoag Indians, and lasted three days. It is believed by historians that only five women were present.Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first. Venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish were likely served, alongside pumpkins and cranberries (but not pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce!).Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national holiday on October 3, 1863. Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who wrote “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” convinced Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday after writing letters for 17 years.
The Kadazan Festival – Malaysia Malaysians believe that “without rice, there is no life.” The Kadazan Festival, celebrated in May, worships rice as an extension
Chuseok Harvest Festival – Korea The Chuseok Harvest Festival, celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, emphasizes respect and commemoration of elders
Festival of the Yams – Ghana Homowo is an African festival dedicated to the hopefulness that the crops will be plentiful for the coming year and
The first was celebrated in 1621 over a three-day harvest festival. It included 50 Pilgrims, and 90 Wampanoag Indians, and lasted three days. It is believed by historians that only five women were present.Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first. Venison, duck, goose, oysters, lobster, eel, and fish were likely served, alongside pumpkins and cranberries (but not pumpkin pie or cranberry sauce!).Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national holiday on October 3, 1863. Sarah Josepha Hale, the woman who wrote “Mary Had A Little Lamb,” convinced Lincoln to make Thanksgiving a national holiday after writing letters for 17 years.