Thanksgiving Facts and Traditions

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A holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada to give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

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Thanksgiving

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Early settlers of the Plymouth Colony in present-day Massachusetts, celebrated the first Thanksgiving.

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Pilgrims

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The process or period of gathering crops.

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Harvest

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A large meal, typically one in celebration of something.

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Feast

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The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

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Gratitude

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A long-established custom or belief passed down through generations.

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Tradition

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A large bird native to North America, commonly eaten on Thanksgiving.

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Turkey

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A symbol of abundance and nourishment, often associated with Thanksgiving.

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Cornucopia

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A sauce or relish made out of cranberries, traditionally served with Thanksgiving dinner.

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Cranberry Sauce

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A mixture used to fill a cavity in another food item, often turkey, during cooking.

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Stuffing