HISTORY

THE STORY BEGINS IN 1621, IN PLYMOUTH (MASSACHUSETTS), WHEN

NATIVE INDIANS AND A GROUP OF SETTLERS CAME TOGETHER TO
CELEBRATE THE END OF WINTER AND CELEBRATE THAT YEAR'S GOOD
CORN HARVEST. THE CELEBRATION LASTED THREE DAYS AND WAS
MARKED BY THE SHARING OF FOOD.

THANKSGIVING
FROM THEN ON, THE SETTLERS' FAMILIES CREATED THE CUSTOM OF
HAVING A HARVEST FESTIVAL EVERY YEAR, DURING WHICH EVERYONE
WOULD GET TOGETHER TO GIVE THANKS AND SHARE A MEAL.

DAY
foods BECAUSE IT IS
Peru CELEBRATED?
Mashed potatoes.
Apple pie
WHAT IS ITS MEANING? Originally, the date was celebrated
Pumpkins. after the harvest season, precisely
to thank the abundance of
Cranberry sauce. Thanksgiving, an official holiday, is observed on
agricultural production. It is
Corn-based turkey the fourth Thursday in November. On this day, interesting to note that this day,
stuffing. people of all religions give thanks for the which is not associated with any
blessings received. religion, has become popular over the
Cookies. years, and is therefore celebrated by
Meat sauce. everyone, regardless of creed.