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Thanksgiving took place because when all the troops came home they would have a gathering. And a gathering is what the people called Thanksgiving before they came up with the name "Thanksgiving". So, when they founded the name Thanksgiving, they called it Thanksgiving instead of a gathering.
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∙ 14y agon early autumn of 1621, the 53 surviving Pilgrims celebrated their successful harvest, as was the English custom. During this time, "many of the Indians coming... amongst the rest their great king Massasoit, with some ninety men." BY SAFRAZ
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When does Thanksgiving take place in the US?
Thanksgiving, by law, is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November each year.
Was Virginia the place were the first Thanksgiving held?
It was Virginia.
What holiday did the American Colonists start?
Thanksgiving was celebrated first by American colonist! ! ! ! ! ! !
What do Americans today remember the large dinner that took place in Plymouth 1621?
Thanksgiving! Also known as Turkey Day. :)
What is the name that the pilgrims called this celebration?
thanksgiving?
What place did the events of the first Thanksgiving take place?
The first Thanksgiving took place at Plimoth plantation, in modern-day Plymouth, Massachusetts.
When did the original thanksgiving feast take place?
autumn 1621
Where did The First Thanksgivng take place at?
The fist Thanksgiving took place at the Plymouth Colony.
Where did the first macys thanksgiving parade take place?
New York City
What days did the first Thanksgiving take place on?
thanks giving took place on November 26 it always has been
When does Thanksgiving take place in the US?
Thanksgiving, by law, is celebrated on the 4th Thursday of November each year.
In which state did the 1st thanksgiving take place?
it was held in what is now the great state of massachuetts
What town does the Macy's thanksgiving day parade take place in?
It takes in New York.
What year did the first Macy's day parade take place in?
What we now know as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade began as Macy's Christmas Parade on Thanksgiving day, November 27, 1924.
When did the first thanksgivng take place?
Well, The first thanksgiving for the pilgrims was most likely in 1621
Where does the story Cool Moonlight take place?
WHERE DOES THE STORY TAKE PLACECOOL MOONLIGHT takes place in her home and at the backyard in the first two chapters then it takes place in the food store. Then you have to try and the story :DTHANKYOU HAPPY THANKSGIVING
What year did the first thanksgiving take place in America?
The last Thursday in November.
