THANKSGIVING

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THANKSGIVING

• By Lynn Sideman

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The Story Behind Thanksgiving

• When they reached land, an Indian that welcomed
  the Pilgrims, taught them how to plant Indian
  corn
• A pilgrim proclaimed a day of thanksgiving to be
  shared by the pilgrims and Indians
• There were 50 pilgrims and almost 90 Indians
• This feast lasted for 3 days

• The pilgrims left England for religious freedom
  in Sept. 1620
• There were 102 passengers that sailed on the
  Mayflower
• The trip took 65 days.
• Land was sited on Nov. 10th
• Only 50 pilgrims survived through the winter

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What Was The Boat The Pilgrims Sailed On?

• The Mayflower

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About The Mayflower

• It left Plymouth, England on Sept 6, 1620
• It carried 102 Pilgrims to the New World
• It was used for wine trade before
• It weighed 180 tons
• Its captain was John Carver

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Who was Involved?

• Indians
• Pilgrims

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What Was Eaten At The Feast

• SEAFOOD Cod, Eel, Clams, Lobster
• WILD ANIMALS Wild Turkey, Goose, Duck, Crane,
  Swan, Partridge, Eagles
• GRAIN Wheat Flour, Indian Corn

• VEGETABLES Pumpkin, Peas, Beans, Onions,
  Lettuce, Radishes, Carrots
• FRUIT Plums, Grapes
• NUTS Walnuts, Chestnuts, Acorns
• HERBS and SEASONINGS Olive Oil, Liverwort,
  Leeks, Dried Currants, Parsnips

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What Do You Eat Today on Thanksgiving?

• Turkey
• Mashed Potatoes
• Pumpkin Pie
• Cranberry sauce
• Corn
• Yams
• Stuffing
• Corn bread
• Gravy

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The Clothing

• Men wore a long sleeved white linen shirt with a
  collar. A lace collar and cuffs were worn along
  with a felt hat. On their lower bodies they wore
  breeches (front button pants which go to the
  knee, and are baggy. Knee-high stockings were
  also worn.
• Young boys and girls both wore dresses, made of
  wool or linen.
• When boys were around 9 they wore clothing
  similar to their fathers

• Women wore dresses with two parts, a bodice and a
  skirt (ankle length) These were made of wool.
  They wore a waistcoat over their top. They had to
  wear their hair tightly pulled back.

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Pictures of Clothing
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What Thanksgiving Means To Us Today

• The religious day of thanksgiving turned into a
  yearly tradition held on a Thursday in November. 
  
• As America grew and New Englanders moved to new
  states, the custom of an annual Thanksgiving Day
  took part throughout the country
• Thanksgiving did not become a national holiday
  until President Abraham Lincoln's 1863
  proclamation.
• Today we celebrate thanksgiving with friends
  family and loved ones.

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