Americans need to know their own history. We all know that Thanksgiving is coming, but for many people it means “turkey day.” But it is more than that. The true origin of Thanksgiving came through the Pilgrims from England They used to celebrate it even before they came to America. They held the observance in obedience to scripture in Psalm 107
It was William Bradford, who was the second governor of Plymouth, who decided that the survivors gather together and thanks the Lord for all his blessings in the new land. According to the first records by Wilson, next Plymouth’s governor, the hunters brought wild turkeys, venison, lobster, Indian corn, fish, peas, beans, onions, cheese, biscuits, and regional beverages. The event lasted three days and features sports activities The Massaoits joined them in the celebration.
It was William Bradford, who was the second governor of Plymouth, who decided that the survivors gather together and thanks the Lord for all his blessings in the new land. According to the first records by Wilson, next Plymouth’s governor, the hunters brought wild turkeys, venison, lobster, Indian corn, fish, peas, beans, onions, cheese, biscuits, and regional beverages. The event lasted three days and features sports activities The Massaoits joined them in the celebration.
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