Thanksgiving Directory  :  Thanksgiving : History (11)       (advanced) Search only in History Categories Proclamations (1) Sites Thanksgiving History, customs, and traditions. The Thanksgiving Story History of Thanksgiving, including proclamations by Washington, Lincoln, and Bradford. The True Thanksgiving Story Examines the origins of Thanksgiving in the United States. Pays particular attention to the religious roots of the occasion. Thanksgiving in Canton, Mass. in 1884 Reproduction of a Thanksgiving menu from 1884. Complete with cooking instructions which are for reference only--DOES NOT comply with today's USDA standards. Oh, how that Thanksgiving Spread Has Changed Since 1621 This article from CNN compares the feasts of Thanksgivings past with contemporary American spreads. The Teenagers of the Mayflower Thanksgiving history facts about the teens that crossed the Atlantic with their families on the Mayflower. Thanksgiving and Football A historical look at the tradition of playing football on Thanksgiving from SportsJones Magazine. The Mayflower Web Pages The complete site for Mayflower history and genealogy, including an account of the first Thanksgiving in 1621. Thanksgiving Exhibits Collection of illustrated exhibits and detailed historical information on the American Thanksgiving holiday not found elsewhere on the web, including the Native American Annual Day of Mourning. Thanksgiving: From Pilgrims To Football Feature includes suggestions for the festivities and history.

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