ThanksgivingThanksgiving

The Voyage, Daily Life, Native The Voyage, Daily Life, Native Americans, the First Thanksgiving Americans, the First Thanksgiving

Feast and Thanksgiving TodayFeast and Thanksgiving Today

Voyage on the MayflowerVoyage on the Mayflower

On September 16, 1620, a group of people called Pilgrims left On September 16, 1620, a group of people called Pilgrims left England because King James I did not permit religious England because King James I did not permit religious freedom. He said, “Everyone has to belong to the Church of freedom. He said, “Everyone has to belong to the Church of England.” The Pilgrims boarded a ship called the Mayflower England.” The Pilgrims boarded a ship called the Mayflower and set sail for America.and set sail for America.

They sailed for 66 days over choppy waters and sometimes They sailed for 66 days over choppy waters and sometimes through stormy weather. through stormy weather.

On November 21, 1620 (2 months later) the Pilgrims arrived On November 21, 1620 (2 months later) the Pilgrims arrived in America. They landed at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth in America. They landed at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth Massachusetts.Massachusetts.

The First WinterThe First Winter There were about 100 Pilgrims.There were about 100 Pilgrims. The first winter was very cold and difficult for the Pilgrims.The first winter was very cold and difficult for the Pilgrims. Many of them were sick and did not have enough food to eat.Many of them were sick and did not have enough food to eat. Half of the Pilgrims did not survive the first winter.Half of the Pilgrims did not survive the first winter.

Native AmericansNative Americans The pilgrims met a friendly Native American named Squanto.The pilgrims met a friendly Native American named Squanto. He helped the Pilgrims and Native Americans to become He helped the Pilgrims and Native Americans to become

friends.friends. The Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to live in the The Native Americans taught the Pilgrims how to live in the

wilderness.wilderness. They gave the Pilgrims seeds for corn and taught them how to They gave the Pilgrims seeds for corn and taught them how to

plant crops for food.plant crops for food. They also taught the Pilgrims how to hunt and fish for food.They also taught the Pilgrims how to hunt and fish for food.

The Thanksgiving FeastThe Thanksgiving Feast

In the fall, the Pilgrims harvested their crops.In the fall, the Pilgrims harvested their crops. They were very grateful to the Native They were very grateful to the Native

Americans for teaching them how to survive Americans for teaching them how to survive off the land.off the land.

The Pilgrims and the Native Americans had a The Pilgrims and the Native Americans had a feast to give thanks for their food and their feast to give thanks for their food and their friendship. friendship.

Thanksgiving TodayThanksgiving Today

Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November.Thursday in November.

Family and friends gather together to give thanks.Family and friends gather together to give thanks. They share food, laughter and love.They share food, laughter and love.

The First Thanksgiving SongThe First Thanksgiving Song The First ThanksgivingThe First Thanksgiving

  (Tune:The Muffin Man )(Tune:The Muffin Man ) The Pilgrims came to AmericaThe Pilgrims came to America

America, America.America, America.The Pilgrims came to AmericaThe Pilgrims came to Americaa long, long time ago.a long, long time ago.

They sailed on the MayflowerThey sailed on the Mayflowerthe Mayflower, the Mayflower.the Mayflower, the Mayflower.They sailed on the MayflowerThey sailed on the Mayflowera long, long time ago.a long, long time ago.

They made friends with the IndiansThey made friends with the IndiansThe Indians, the Indians.The Indians, the Indians.They made friends with the IndiansThey made friends with the Indiansa long, long time ago.a long, long time ago.

They planted seeds. The corn grew tallThey planted seeds. The corn grew tallThe corn grew tall. The corn grew tall.The corn grew tall. The corn grew tall.They planted seeds. The corn grew tallThey planted seeds. The corn grew talla long, long time ago.a long, long time ago.

They had a great Thanksgiving feastThey had a great Thanksgiving feastThanksgiving feast, Thanksgiving feast.Thanksgiving feast, Thanksgiving feast.They had a great Thanksgiving feastThey had a great Thanksgiving feasta long, long time ago.a long, long time ago.

Fun FactsFun Facts

There was no turkey at the first ThanksgivingThere was no turkey at the first Thanksgiving Day Day Feast.Feast.

There was also no milk, cheese, bread, butter or There was also no milk, cheese, bread, butter or pumpkin pie at the original Thanksgiving Day feast.pumpkin pie at the original Thanksgiving Day feast.

The average age of the Mayflower passenger was 32. The average age of the Mayflower passenger was 32. The oldest Mayflower passenger was 64.The oldest Mayflower passenger was 64.

Fun Facts - continuedFun Facts - continued Only male (tom) turkeys gobble. Females make a Only male (tom) turkeys gobble. Females make a

clicking noise. clicking noise. Turkeys can drown if they look up when it's raining!Turkeys can drown if they look up when it's raining! President Abraham Lincoln established the original President Abraham Lincoln established the original

date for our National Thanksgiving Day celebration date for our National Thanksgiving Day celebration in 1863. in 1863.

According the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more According the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten in the United States at Thanksgiving. United States at Thanksgiving.

Americans feast on 535 million pounds of turkey on Americans feast on 535 million pounds of turkey on Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving.