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The Pilgrims did not necessarily have Thanksgiving on a Thursday. That day was chosen during the early 20th century, although it became traditional in some regions before that.
The Pilgrims landed in the future state of Massachusetts on December 1620. So they missed that year's harvest. Thanksgiving was an outgrowth of the widespread celebration of thanks for the harvest throughout many places and times. That celebration therefore was held the following year, in 1621.
It is possible that the pilgrims danced on Thanksgiving, but it is not known for sure.
Actually it was for one day; see the related link.
Thanksgiving Day traditionally celebrates the arrival of the first pilgrims to America.
No, the pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians were the first people to celebrate thanksgiving in 1621
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Thanksgiving Day.
yes they did
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The first Thanksgiving usually refers to the pilgrims. They started the tradion in 1621. It refers to the huge feast the pilgrims had on that day.
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The Pilgrims did not necessarily have Thanksgiving on a Thursday. That day was chosen during the early 20th century, although it became traditional in some regions before that.
well..... one fact is that the day we celebrate thanksgiving on isn't really when the pilgrims celebrated it. theirs was probably closer to the harvest season, not winter. ;)