In November 1620 is when the Europeans or the Pilgrims arrived on Plymouth, Ma. The Europeans were cold, sick, and tired from the 65 days of the long trip across the Atlantic Ocean in the ship The MAYFLOWER. The people didn't have houses, so they needed to cut down trees to make their houses.In the Winter the day and night were very cold. As a result, many Pilgrims died before the Summer started. The food they had brought from England was all most gone.
Luckily, friendly Indians showed the Pilgrims how to catch fish and clams, and showed them where to hunt for deer. In the fall, they harvested their corn crops. They filled baskets with vegetables, and more baskets with corn for the falling winter. The Pilgrims were happy and decided on a special day to give thanks for their good fortune. The Indians joined them and ate on long wooden tables. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in November.
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