1. The History of Thanksgiving

2. First Thanksgiving 1621 1619 1660 Celebrates Harvest Festival
First recorded celebration of Thanksgiving
1619
Puritan Settlers land on Plymoth Rock, Massachusetts
Pilgrims land later
1660
Annual celebration of Thanksgiving begins
Celebrates Harvest Festival
Assistance by Native Americans

3. Classic Meal Turkey Stuffing Mashed Potatoes Cranberries
Green Bean Casserole
Gravy
Pumpkin Pie
Corn
Local/Familial Specialties

4. Modern Thanksgiving 1789 Gather Friends and Family
Federal Holiday in US
Gather Friends and Family
Celebrates first “American Settlers”
American Football
Religious Ceremonies