16+ The First Thanksgiving Celebrated Pics. Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the united states, celebrated on the fourth thursday of november. In 1609 a group of pilgrims left england for the religious freedom in holland where they lived and prospered.
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In 1609 a group of pilgrims left england for the religious freedom in holland where they lived and prospered. Each celebrated it on a different day, however, and the american. Throughout history mankind has celebrated the bountiful harvest with thanksgiving ceremonies.
Around 400 years ago, many people in england were unhappy because their king would not let them pray to god as they liked.
Thanksgiving day is a national holiday in the united states and canada that is celebrated on the fourth thursday in november. Native americans and early settlers gave thanks together with this historic feast. The traditional 'first feast' formed. Initially, this holiday was celebrated as a harvest festival, a period of giving thanks for the autumn harvest, until 1863, when it became an official.
