Thanksgiving 1: What Is Thanksgiving? An American Holiday
There was a religious group in England.
Some decided to leave England.
They left England by ship.
There were two ships: the Speedwell...
...and the Mayflower.
Because of a storm...
the Speedwell returned to England.
The Mayflower crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
The Mayflower arrived in America in 1620.
Because it was already December...
It was cold.
It was late in the year.
Because it was December...
...it was too late to plant.
Because it was late in the year...
...it was too late to harvest.
How many ships did the Pilgrims leave in?
Two.
How many crossed the Atlantic Ocean?
Just one.
The Mayflower.
What happened to the Speedwell?
The Speedwell met a storm.
It returned to England.
What month did the Mayflower arrive in America?
December.
What year did the Mayflower arrive in America?
1620.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! They thanked God.
Because it was winter, it was cold.
Because it was cold...
...and too late to plant...
...and too late to harvest...
...it was difficult.
Many died.
About half died.
They met some Indians.
The Indians helped them.
The Indians taught them how to grow corn.
The next autumn
There was plenty of food.
The Pilgrims celebrated with the Indians.
They thanked the Indians for their help. Thank you! They thanked the Indians for their help.
Because they were the Pilgrims...
Thank you! ...they also thanked God.
Was it cold when the pilgrims arrived? ? ? ? ? Was it cold when the pilgrims arrived?
Yes, it was December. It was cold.
Was it difficult for the Pilgrims?
Yes.
How many Pilgrims died?
About half.
? Who helped them?
Indians.
How did the Indians help?
They taught the Pilgrims how to grow corn.
What happened?
There was plenty of food.
Who did the Pilgrims thank?
They thanked the Indians for their help. Thank you! They thanked the Indians for their help.
Thank you! They also thanked God.
Americans still celebrate the day.
It is called Thanksgiving. Thank you! It is called Thanksgiving.
For some Americans, it is a day to thank God.
For some Americans, it is only to be with family.
For all Americans, Thanksgiving involves food.
The family Thanksgiving dinner is a tradition.