Origin of Thanksgiving Day

It's Thanksgiving American movement. And 'the fourth year Thursday of November. Has a very interesting story. Its origin dates back to 16 centuries ago, when the first Thanksgiving dinner will be held.

Pilgrims Travel
The legendary pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic for the year 1620 in Mayflower-A sailboat 17th century. Approximately 102 people traveled for nearly two months, with great difficulty. It's because they were kept in the hold of the vessel sails. No one was allowed to walk on the bridge by terrible storms. The pilgrims, comforted by the Psalms to sing a hymn.

Arrival in Plymouth
The Pilgrims reached Plymouth Rock December 11, 1620, after a journey of 66 days. Although the initial target was somewhere in northern Virginia, were not grounded by the wind, a bad way. Nearly46 pilgrims died due to extreme cold in winter. But in the spring of 1621, Squanto, an Indian taught the pilgrims to survive on subsistence agriculture.

Day of fasting and prayer
In the summer of 1621 called high because of drought, the pilgrims a day of fasting and prayer to please God and to pray for a good harvest next season. God answered their prayers and it rained at the end of the day. E 'saved the corn.

First Thanksgiving
It is said that pilgrims of corn, beans and pumpkins from the Indians, who helped them all grow to survive. In the fall of 1621, there will be a big party, where 90 people were invited to the Indians. The celebration was organized to thank God for his favors. This dinner is popularly known as the "first Thanksgiving" is known. However, there is no evidence, if the food has actually occurred.
While some historians believe that the pilgrims were very religious and their Thanksgiving is a day of fasting and prayer has been added, others say that Thanksgiving dinner was held.

Turkey and the first Thanksgiving
There is no evidence, when Turkey was a normal part of the original festival. The first hand written by the leader of the colony, including food, ducks, geese, game, fish, fruit, etc.

Thanksgiving and pumpkin
Pumpkin pie, a modern staple adorning every table, is unlikely to have been part of the first Thanksgiving. Pellegrino has boiled pumpkin. Reduced supply of flour led to the absence of any type of bread.

The festival lasted three days and was removed due to lack of space. Was not repeated until 1623, which in turn had a serious drought. Governor Bradford declared a day of thanksgiving in 1676 in October 1777 witnessed a time when all 13 colonies joined in a common celebration. He also scored a victory over the British.

After a series of events and changes, President Lincoln declared the last Thursday of Thanksgiving in November 1863. E 'state, editor of the continuous efforts of Sarah Josepha Hale, a magazine. Wrote a series of articles for the cause.