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\nIn our video Thanksgiving for kids: The history of the first Thanksgiving you will learn about the history of our very first \"Thanksgiving\" and how the holiday as we know it today became official. The story of the first Thanksgiving is...\nIn our video Thanksgiving for kids: The history of the first Thanksgiving you will learn about the history of our very first \"Thanksgiving\" and how the holiday as we know it today became official. The story of the first Thanksgiving is quite different from the holiday we celebrate today. When you hear the word Thanksgiving the first thing you may think about is turkey, or maybe the Fall or football, or perhaps you look forward to a couple of days off from school. In the 1600s, the first Thanksgiving had nothing to do with turkey, football, or school. It did take place during the Fall, and there was a feast shared by many people. Thanksgiving is an annual celebration and a national holiday which commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621. In the United States, it is held on the fourth Thursday in November. It is often remembered by religious observances and a traditional meal, which today includes turkey. The present Thanksgiving holiday did not become official until 1863. Before that time, three different presidents beginning with Washington tried to make it a national holiday, but it was limited to state observances and celebrations. However, many people believed that Thanksgiving should become a national holiday. Sarah Josepha Hale, an editor of a popular women’s magazine campaigned to make it a national holiday again. Finally, in 1863 President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving as a holiday to give thanks for “general blessings”. Since that time America has celebrated Thanksgiving every year with a traditional meal, often with family and friends, and giving thanks for their blessings. We hope your kids love our video about the First Thanksgiving. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for more videos. ------ We want to thank you for following Clarendon Learning! Our mission at Clarendon learning is to support the education of America’s youth. We strive to create bright futures for children across the country by supporting teachers and parents by developing and providing high-quality lesson plans, videos, and other teaching resources for FREE! We are constantly developing new videos and teaching resources so subscribe to our channel and you’ll be notified every time we release a new video! Say Hi on Social Media: Facebook Twitter Website YouTube ----- Are you an elementary teacher or homeschooling parent looking for free resources you can trust? We are here to help! We don’t only provide video content but we also provide high-quality lesson plans as well. 100% free with handouts, worksheets, classroom activities and more! To learn more click the links below: Clarendon Learning Detailed Lesson Plans ----- We love supporting teachers and parents in all of the ways that we can. We hope you enjoy! Thank you for your support.\n
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