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The first Thanksgiving
In the fall of 1621, 90 Wampanoag Indians and 52 English colonists gathered for a three-day harvest feast. How did Americans get from that celebration to the Thanksgiving ‘traditions’ we observe today?

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George Washingtom instituted Thanksgivving during his presidency (1789) as a way to Thank Almighty God for His provisions on this nation. A day of prayer to acknowledge God.

Had nothing to do with sharing pumpkin pie and thanking the Indians.