37806 the story of thanksgiving

22nd November 2012

THE STORY OF
THANKSGIVING
In 1620, many people in England were very
unhappy. They wanted religious freedom and
to find better life. They decided to leave and
go to the New World in North America.
A hundred and two Pilgrims got on a ship
called Mayflower. The journey took 66 days and it
wasn´t easy. The Mayflower was crowded and cold.
People got sick and there was little food.
In December 1620 they arrived to Plymouth and
founded a deserted Native American village. They
decided to stay there. The winter was hard. They
built small houses. Many Pilgrims became sick and
died.
The friendly Wampanoag Indians helped them during
the long winter. When spring came they felt better.
Native Americans met the Pilgrims and taught them
how to fish, hunt and grow crops. Soon, the Pilgrims
and Indians became good friends. The Pilgrims
wanted to celebrate and thank God for his blessings.
They were thankful for the harvest and for the help
of the native people in teaching them to grow crops
in America. Without their help, the Pilgrims would
have had little to eat. So the first Thanksgiving was
celebrated Pilgrims and Indians together to give
thanks to God for everything they had.
Thanksgiving in America is now celebrated on the
fourth Thursday in November. Families prepare a

meal similar to the meal prepared by the Pilgrims
and Indians many years ago. It is a time for counting
the many blessings we have received during the
year and for spending time with family and friends.


22nd November 2012


22nd November 2012