Learn about the history of Thanksgiving, from the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth to the establishment of a national holiday thanks to Sarah Josepha Hale.

What does the Thanksgiving holiday celebrate? Learn about the first encounter between the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621, their surprising relationship, and the reason a United States president created a holiday in honor of it. ➡...

This video provides a brief overview of the holiday of Thanksgiving in the United States. It explains the origins of Thanksgiving, its significance as a time to give thanks, and the traditions associated with the holiday, from foods to...

In which John Green teaches you about relations between the early English colonists and the native people the encountered in the New World. In short, these relations were poor. As soon as they arrived, the English were in conflict with...

The history and origins of the American holiday Thanksgiving

How did Christmas music become so...everywhere? Today we're taking a 2000-year-long journey to uncover the history of Christmas music....briefly. I cannot stress that enough. A lot of stuff got left out. The Unabridged, Expanded, and...

Travel back to 1621 and learn the story of the First Thanksgiving! After a hard winter, the Pilgrims at Plymouth and the Wampanoag people came together to share a harvest feast. We’ll explore how the Pilgrims survived with the help of...

​​Tai Leclaire explores the deep-rooted connection between the myth of Pocahontas and the ongoing Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit (MMIWG2S) crisis.<b<br/>r/>

A People's History of Native America episode 1

This video is a lesson about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving in the United States. It covers topics such as the voyage of the Mayflower, the help provided by Native Americans, the first Thanksgiving feast, the establishment of...

1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...

1621 - Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag natives share an autumn harvest feast; this is believed to be the first Thanksgiving in the colonies. Despite objections, George Washington issues a thanksgiving proclamation to celebrate American...

In 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...

Throughout US history, Thanksgiving has represented the needs and gratitudes of different communities. From its symbolism as a unifier during the Civil Rights era, to its role in the history and struggle of the Wampanoag people. Across...

The story of the Pilgrims for Kids will give you a brief history of the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. It all happened about 400 years ago, there was a group of travelers who came to America in search of religious freedom. They...

Video: The First Thanksgiving Day Song Grade Levels: Kids in All Grades SUMMARY: The Pilgrims leave Holland after fleeing from England where they were persecuted because of their faith. After an arduous oversea journey, they land at...

In which John Green teaches you about the (English) colonies in what is now the United States. He covers the first permanent English colony at Jamestown, Virginia, the various theocracies in Massachusetts, the feudal kingdom in Maryland,...

Thanksgiving Story for Kids - The First Thanksgiving Install now Kids Academy Talented & Giftedf='https://smart.link/5d9b5460c7805' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Gifted Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated in America on the...

February 12, 1809 - Abraham Lincoln is born in a one-room log cabin in Kentucky. With no formal education, Lincoln wins a seat in the Illinois state legislature and becomes a lawyer. He weds Mary Todd, who will bear him four sons, only...

From sports mascots to “the First Thanksgiving,” bland representations of Native Americans are everywhere. In this episode of Crash Course Native American History, we’ll tackle common myths and misconceptions about Native people and...

Explore the true stories behind Christopher Columbus, Leif Erikson, and the first Thanksgiving. Learn why Columbus didn’t actually discover America, how Leif Erikson reached North America 500 years earlier, and the realities of the...

Thanksgiving is one of the most well-known American holidays. But how did it come about? And how is it perceived by different communities today?

On the fourth Thursday of November, many Americans gather around the table with their families and fill their plates with turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing-but why? In this episode of On This Day, Encyclopaedia Britannica's Kurt...

Explore how sweet potatoes paired with marshmallows became a Thanksgiving classic, tracing its roots from ancient Egypt to modern tables.<br/>

Stuffing is a type of food mixture that is characterized by a starchy binder and is stuffed into a meat or vegetable cavity. Learn more about the origins of this old method of food preparation and follow along with the video to make your...