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Nobody really knows but this is the History Channel's Interpretation.
Foods That May Have Been on the Menu
Seafood: Cod, Eel, Clams, Lobster
Wild Fowl: Wild Turkey, Goose, Duck, Crane, Swan, Partridge, Eagles
Meat: Venison, Seal
Grain: Wheat Flour, Indian Corn
Vegetables: Pumpkin, Peas, Beans, Onions, Lettuce, Radishes, Carrots
Fruit: Plums, Grapes
Nuts: Walnuts, Chestnuts, Acorns
Herbs and Seasonings: Olive Oil, Liverwort, Leeks, Dried Currants, Parsnips
Surprisingly, the following foods, all considered staples of the modern Thanksgiving meal, didn't appear on the pilgrims's first feast table:
What Was Not on the Menu
Ham: There is no evidence that the colonists had butchered a pig by this time, though they had brought pigs with them from England.
Sweet Potatoes/Potatoes: These were not common.
Corn on the Cob: Corn was kept dried out at this time of year.
Cranberry Sauce: The colonists had cranberries but no sugar at this time.
Pumpkin Pie: It's not a recipe that exists at this point, though the pilgrims had recipes for stewed pumpkin.
Chicken/Eggs: We know that the colonists brought hens with them from England, but it's unknown how many they had left at this point or whether the hens were still laying.
What else can I help you with?
Did the pilgrims have any ham at thanksgiving?
No, the Pilgrims did not have ham at their first Thanksgiving in 1621. Historical accounts suggest that their feast included foods such as venison, fowl (likely wild turkey and other birds), shellfish, corn, and various crops. Pork was not commonly consumed by the Pilgrims at that time, and ham would not have been a part of their Thanksgiving celebration.
What was the first holiday celebrated by Pilgrims?
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.
Was there pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving?
Surely not. The cornucopia ("horn of plenty") is an ancient symbol of food and abundance, arising out of Greek mythology. It has become associated with the holiday we observe as Thanksgiving. But the Pilgrims didn't know they were having something called "Thanksgiving" at that first feast in 1621. They didn't say "This is the first Thanksgiving." It was just a big holiday feast of celebration. Commemoration came later.The Wikipedia entry for Thanksgiving tells us that the first official Thanksgiving Proclamation made in America was issued by the Continental Congress in 1777. Later on, in 1789, it became a national holiday.
Would someone living in Scituate MA south of Boston in 1634 have been part of the Plymouth Colony Pilgrims or the Massachusetts Bay Colony Puritans?
Yes. Scituate was founded in the year 1627 by a group of people from Plymouth. Becuase Scituate is only so far from Plymouth, and it was settled by people from Plymouth, it most likely would have been, tough there is no hard proof of knowing this (as far as I know at least). But it would have been most likely.
Which foods did the pilgrims possibly have on the first Thanksgiving?
There are no records mentioning any foods for the 1621 Thanksgiving feast other than venison (deer meet) and fowl. Some believe they probably also had seafood such as lobster and cod, and swan, duck, and turkey meat. The feast would have had more meats than vegetables, which were less bountiful, but the vegetables served would probably have been pumpkins, turnips, peas, onion, and beans. It is likely they also had fruits; possibly plums and grapes. It is doubtful they had sweet desserts, as more than likely, their supplies of sugar brought over with them would have been gone by the time the feast was held. There are some records of the first Thanksgiving celebration that it was a three-day event.
Did the pilgrims serve pie on Thanksgiving?
It is not likely that the pilgrims served pie on Thanksgiving, at least not at the first Thanksgiving. It's likely that they were out of the flour they brought with them and did not have the ingredients or a way to bake them at that time.
What did pilgrims eat with at Thanksgiving?
Most likely, they would have hunted Turkey.
What were the foods and drinks of the Pilgrims of the first Thanksgiving?
The foods that were likely eaten at the Pilgrims for Thanksgiving were duck, goose, passenger pigeons, oysters, and fish. They also had pumpkin, Indian corn, beans, walnuts, and acorns. The Pilgrims drinks likely consisted of beer and wine.
When did the first thanksgivng take place?
Well, The first thanksgiving for the pilgrims was most likely in 1621
Were there any kids at the first Thanksgiving?
most likely there were kids in the first thanksgiving. it was celebrated with native americans and pilgrims. also, there was a time when 1/6 th of the Americas were Pilgrims, so there should've been kids to carry the holiday.
What are the prices from the first Thanksgiving?
There were no prices at the first Thanksgiving. All the food was either grown or hunted by the pilgrims or Indians. The only food that may have cost was food that the Pilgrims brought over from England, but it is likely that it had been used by the time they got together to give thanks on the first Thanksgiving.
Which traditional thanksgiving treat was problay not part of the 1621 pilgrim celebration in Plymouth Massachusetts?
The traditional Thanksgiving treat that was probably not part of the 1621 Pilgrim celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts, is pumpkin pie. While pumpkins were present and likely used in cooking, the Pilgrims did not have the necessary ingredients, such as sugar and pie crust, to make a pie as we know it today. Additionally, the concept of pie as a dessert was not fully developed in their cuisine at that time.
What was the first holiday celebrated by Pilgrims?
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.
Did anybody else join the pilgrims for thanksgiving?
Yes, the Wampanoag Native Americans joined the Pilgrims for the first Thanksgiving celebration. They played a crucial role in helping the Pilgrims with farming, hunting, and fishing, and they also brought food to share. The celebration was a way to give thanks for a successful harvest and to foster goodwill and friendship between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag.
What birds did the pilgrims use to eat on Thanksgiving Day?
Rather than turkey, it was very likely grouse, duck, goose and swan.
Why was the ship that landed at Plymouth harbor called the Mayflower?
The ship that landed at Plymouth Harbor in 1620 was called the Mayflower, likely derived from the term for the hawthorn flower, which blooms in May. The name may also reflect the ship's timing of departure in the spring season. Additionally, the Mayflower was originally a commercial vessel, and its name could have been chosen for its appeal in the shipping trade. Ultimately, the Mayflower became synonymous with the Pilgrims' journey and their quest for religious freedom.
What kind of music did the Pilgrims listen to on Thanksgiving day?
Most likely songs such as English folk songs from their native country accompanied by a small guitar of Spanish origin. They also would have sung Psalms unaccompanied and in close harmonies. They may have used instruments such as a wooden flute or oboe and some of the pilgrims may have brought over a virginal (very small keyboard instrument) on their voyage to the new world.
