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Celebrations of Thanksgiving have been going on for thousands of years, in many cultures.
The origin of the American Thanksgiving occurred in Plymouth in 1620, when the pilgrims celebrated their first Harvest.
The Pilgrim Fathers set sail for the New World from Plymouth, England- establishing Plymouth Colony (in Massachusetts) - the second English colony in what is now the US.
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∙ 14y agoIn 1863, President Lincoln sent turkeys to the troops. The original thanksgiving is real, it just didn't consist of turkey, as many think.
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∙ 11y agoIt originated with the pilgrims showing thanks to the indians for their help and knowledge around 1621. =)
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∙ 13y agoTurkeys originally come from South America.
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∙ 13y agoThanksgiving was originated in the new North America colony were the pilgrims had first harvest . This is were thanksgiving was originated. I hope that this help you in any way.
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∙ 11y agothe pilgrems from england had servieded a long and hard year and wanted to have a feast thanking god so thats how it started but you might want to see wikipidea
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∙ 12y agoAmerica
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When did Thanksgiving originate in Ontario?
Canada.
How did Thanksgiving first originate?
Thanksgiving was first a celebration at the Plymouth Plantation in 1621 to give thanks for the harvest.
Where did the holiday Thanksgiving come from?
It is when the pilgrims landed in colonial America.
What holiday did the American Colonists start?
Thanksgiving was celebrated first by American colonist! ! ! ! ! ! !
What was the first holiday celebrated by colonists?
Thanksgiving ...
What is the name that the pilgrims called this celebration?
thanksgiving?
When does Siberia celebrate Thanksgiving?
Russia does not have a Thanksgiving celebration like American Thanksgiving.
What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
The day after thanksgiving is THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING!
What is Thanksgiving in Liberia?
Thanksgiving in Liberia resembles Thanksgiving in America. However, Liberians celebrate Thanksgiving on the first Thursday in November, while Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday.
How is Thanksgiving pronounced in Australia?
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in Australia, but it is pronounced exactly as it looks - "thanksgiving".
What was the first actual Thanksgiving called?
The first actual thanksgiving was called the "First Thanksgiving". :-]
Bon vivant's dream with turkey potatoes and pie?
Thanksgiving or Christmas
