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Also called Turkey Day.
A harvest festival celebrated in the Untied
States and Canada.
Time to give thanks.
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1621
Always the 4th Thursday in November.
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Plymouth Plantation in Massachusetts.
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The Wampanoag Indians.
Pilgrims.
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Native Americans helped the Pilgrims from
starving.
Native Americans taught them how to cut fish
and cultivate the land.
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Family and friends travel to eat dinner and
spend time together.
One of the most popular travel holidays.
Millions of dollars spent on food and gas.
Hours of time spent on cooking and cleaning
for the holiday.
Favorite Thanksgiving Food
Food
Potatoes
Turkey
Ham
Pumpkin Pie