By Sangamon Sun |
Nov 23, 2023
Thanksgiving Day, a national holiday in the U.S., has a long and rich history that dates back to 1621. This year, Thanksgiving is celebrated on Thursday, November 23.The origins of Thanksgiving can be traced back to the autumn of 1621 when the Plymouth colonists from England, known as Pilgrims, and the Native American Wampanoag people came together for an autumn harvest feast. This feast is acknowledged as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies.In the early years, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until...