The History Behind Thanksgiving Traditions - Unit Study

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, food, and tradition. People gather with family and friends on the fourth Thursday in November to enjoy a traditional meal and to give thanks for life’s many blessings.  But where did this holiday originate?Pilgrims & IndiansWe all know the story of the Mayflower and the First Thanksgiving - held 400 years ago this year - and the relationship that