What are 5 cool facts about Thanksgiving?

9 Fun Facts About Thanksgiving

• The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 over a three day harvest festival.
• Turkey wasn’t on the menu at the first Thanksgiving.
• Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday on October 3, 1863.
• The history of U.S. presidents pardoning turkeys is patchy.

What are the best things about Thanksgiving?

There are plenty of reasons to love Thanksgiving, so keep scrolling for our favorites.

• The food is amazing.
• There are tons of side dishes, so there’s something for everyone.
• It’s the start of the holiday season.
• Leftovers will keep you full for days.
• The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a must-see.

What is the true story of Thanksgiving?

The well-known story of Thanksgiving is an account of how the English Pilgrims and local Native Americans came together for a celebratory meal in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Some people view the holiday as a reminder of the systemic racism and oppression Native Americans continue to experience in the US.

What did the pilgrims not do for Thanksgiving?

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What foods were not on the Thanksgiving menu?

Those at the feast did enjoy things like goose, duck, seafood, nuts, corn, carrier pigeon (yes) and pumpkin—but sadly, not in pie form. One other noticeably absent Thanksgiving menu staple?

When was the first day of thanksgiving declared?

In fact, it was common for an entire day of thanksgiving to be declared on the very date a ship would first land in new territory. The history books cite lots of previous examples of this, including those who came over on a ship called the Margaret in 1619 and another group of Spanish explorers back in 1565.

Who was president at time of Hales wish for Thanksgiving?

It was President Abraham Lincoln who finally granted Hale her wish in 1863, when he set aside the last Thursday in November to remember the now-200-year-old feast. And to think, all it took to convince him was reading one of her letters! Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.