What's the meaning: Thanksgiving History by two Norwegian Girls
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Once again, it is time for turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie to be shared with friends and family. The history of Thanksgiving is a little more complicated than other American Holidays.
Americans typically think of the first Thanksgiving in 1621 with the Pilgrims and the Powhatan Indians. This was a three day celebration to thank the Powhatan Indians for helping the Pilgrims to survive. However, it wasn’t until 1789 when George Washington proclaimed November 26, as a national day of Thanksgiving. Even then it failed to become a yearly tradition.
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