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To give thanks for their piece and their new lives.
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Thanksgiving, (hence the name "giving" "thanks"- "Thanksgiving") is a day giving thanks for all the blessings of the year. Originally celebrated by pilgrims and Indians, the day was celebrated with a large harvest feast. They would sing and dance in celebration of all they had recieved.
They held the feast to thank God for helping them survive through the harsh winter.
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to celebrate the pilgrims first harvest
To celebrate the pilgrims' first harvest.
To celebrate the pilgrims' first harvest.
To celebrate the pilgrims first harvest
To celebrate the pilgrims' first harvest.
A Potlatch is a feast which is centered around gift giving. These are held to celebrate occasions such as births, birthdays, and weddings.
The first time, it was held in Egypt (Exodus ch.12).