History of Thanksgiving

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What day do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November.

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Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

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The Pilgrims came to America because they were unhappy with their government and church.

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What was the reason for the first Thanksgiving feast?

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The first Thanksgiving feast was to celebrate all of the food they were able to grow and harvest.

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Why did Squanto help the Pilgrims?

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Squanto helped the Pilgrims because he saw that they were sick and hungry.

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Who taught the Pilgrims how to survive in America?

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Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to survive in America.

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What is Thanksgiving?

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Thanksgiving is a holiday where people give thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year.

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What did the Pilgrims eat during the first Thanksgiving?

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The Pilgrims ate foods like turkey, corn, and pumpkin during the first Thanksgiving.

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Who were the Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims?

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The Native Americans that helped the Pilgrims were the Wampanoag tribe.

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What year did the first Thanksgiving take place?

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The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621.

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What is a harvest festival?

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A harvest festival is a celebration of the gathering of crops.