The Wampanoag Indians were the tribe that taught the Pilgrims how to cultivate the land in the new world. The Pilgrims’ leader, Governor William Bradford, organized the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 and invited the neighboring Wampanoag Indians to join in the festivities. That first Thanksgiving lasted three days! The Pilgrims did not have forks. They used spoons, knives and their fingers. Historians researching the first Thanksgiving feast found that the menu included: Lobster, rabbit, chicken, fish, squashes, beans, chestnuts, hickory nuts, onions, leeks, dried fruits, radishes, carrots, cabbage, eggs, goat cheese, maple syrup and honey. At the first Thanksgiving there were NO mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, corn on the cob, cranberries or popcorn.
What are your favorite Thanksgiving Day foods?
What are your favorite Thanksgiving Day foods?
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