Thanksgiving Myths

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The first Thanksgiving was in 1621.

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Myth

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Everything that we know about the first Thanksgiving was from one letter written by Edward Winslow in 1621.

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Fact

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One of the main dishes on the Pilgrims table was eel.

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Fact

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One of the main dishes on the Pilgrims table was turkey.

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Myth

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The original Thanksgiving feast took place on the fourth Thursday of November.

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Myth

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The Pilgrims wore only black and white clothing. They had buckles on their hats, garments and shoes.

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Myth

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The Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag Indians to the first Thanksgiving.

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Myth

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One of the main dishes on the Pilgrims table was Venison.

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Fact

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The Wampanoag Indians brought most of the food to the thanksgiving feast.

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Fact

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There were more Pilgrims than Wampanoag Indians at the feast.

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Myth