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The First Thanksgiving-

    The Pilgrims had a feast in 1621, after their first harvest, and it is this feast which people often refer to as "The First Thanksgiving".  This feast was never repeated, though, so it can't be called the beginning o f a tradition, it wasn't termed by the colonists or "Pilgrims" a Thanksgiving Feast.  In fact, to these devoutly religious people, a day of thanksgiving was a day of prayer and fasting, and would have been held any time that they felt an extra day of thanks was called for.  Nevertheless, the 1621 feast has become a model that we think of for our own Thanksgiving celebration and we do know something of the truth about it.  The First Thanksgiving was not really a thanksgiving at all.  It was a traditional English harvest celebration.  The First Thanksgiving was celebrated by the puritans in the year of 1621. This First Thanksgiving was between the 21st of September and the 11th of November.  The puritans made this celebration different from any other by inviting a very important Wamapanoag Indian, named Massasoit.  The celebration took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts.  The celebration had many foods that we have today.

Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner Food-

• Turkey
• Pumpkin Pie
• Mashed Potatoes
• Gravy
• Corn
• Cranberry Sauce
• Banana Nut Bread
• Applesauce
• Apple Pie
• Sweet Potatoes
• Stuffing
• Cinnamon Buns
• Green Bean Casserole
• Veggie Casserole
• Chicken Wings
• Biscuits
• Shrimp
• Brisket
• Asparaguses
• Cherry Pie
• Ham
• Roast Beef

• Garlic Bread

Want some great recipes and cooking tips??? Go to...

Reader's Digest RDLiving

Great site for delicious turkey recipe.  Tells how to prep and cook for all to enjoy

5 Great Recipes for Thanksgiving

This website includes a Sweet Potato Surprise, Pumpkin Bread, Green bean Casserole, Pasta Salad, and Orange Stuffing with Cranberry Sauce recipes.

Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

Wow, there are delicious recipes for your favorite appetizers, soups, breads, salads and much more for a wonderful dinner.

Lisa Johnsons Turkey recipe

How to Roast the Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey