i think the north americans
deja jennings of 1894 bc participated in the first thanksgiving celebration!
the English settlers
It all depends on the year. For example if its 2011 the first thanksgiving was 392 years ago.
The first Thanksgiving in the New World that was recorded is when the pilgrims gathered together with the Indians to give thanks for a successful harvest. In that respect, yes, it was the first Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a particular celebration that some countries have. It is not a universal celebration, many places do not have a thanksgiving holiday or celebration. In addition Africa is a continent which contains many countries, some of which may have a thanksgiving festival and some do not. The date would also vary.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I know of no African country that celebrates the equivalent of the US thanksgiving.
The month that obtains the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday festival is the second Monday in October. Although a month early from its neighbor the United States, it has a wonderful celebration all the same.
It shows how you will appreciate things.Detailed :Traditionally "Thanksgiving" is a type of harvest festival that can be traced back in any culture to ancient times when celebrations were held after harvesting; this can also include trade markets. See: Chinese Moon Festival "Zhongqiu Jie " (中秋節) - (c.2170 BC) - the oldest documented harvest festival.Historically speaking:The first "Thanksgiving" festivals in North America were practiced by all native cultures as fall festivals, gatherings, dances (pow-wows).The first European "Thanksgiving" in North America was given by 600 Spanish settlers that landed in St. Augustine Florida September 8th, 1565.The first "Official Thanksgiving" festival was part of The Virgina Charter 1607; the charter required a 'day of thanksgiving' - this can be seen as the first officially chartered day of such celebration in North America.The Continental Congress (the predecessor of the US Government) made a decree of such a celebration in 1777; the first national charter of such a celebration in North America.
Unfortunately this would be very pre-historic times and something we will never know. The closest answer that could be given would likely be the celebration of the seasons such as the winter solstice. Civilizations around the globe all tend to have ancient traditions to celebrate the coming of a season.
Jehovah's Witnesses object to the religious origins of the celebration. Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival traditionally associated with giving thanks to God for the harvest. According to Wikipedia the celebration is "historically religious in origin" It is a pagan celebration and that is why they don't do Christmas, Easter birthdays Halloween etc. Well if you ask me (I'm a Witness) you should be thankful everyday not just one day or the year. Answer: Google the origin of Thanksgiving Day. It was said to be a celebration of the harvest . Jehovah's Witnesses would not participate in such a celebration. Many criticize the celebration accusing the United States and European settlers of whitewashing a genocide and injustice against Native Americans.
they didn't eat clams at the first thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is held in all states. Since it is a national holiday, every state celebrates it. However the first Thanksgiving was held in Massachusetts.
Japan first participated in the Summer Olympics in 1912. They have participated in all Summer Olympic since except for 1948 and 1980. They first participated in the Winter Olympics in 1928 and have been in all Winter Games except the 1948 Games. The 2008 Olympics is the 20th Summer Games Japan has participated in. They have been to 18 Winter Games.