Thanksgiving : the true story / Penny Colman.

Author/creator Colman, Penny
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Henry Holt, 2008.
Descriptionviii, 149 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents The "first Thanksgiving : competing claims -- Origins of our Thanksgiving : two very old traditions -- Sarah Josepha Hale's campaign : "day of national Thanksgiving" -- The "pilgrim and Indian" story -- Gatherings : family and friends -- Activities : good deeds, parades, and football -- Food : turkey and lasagna -- Many meanings.
Abstract Describes the history and activities of the American holiday of Thanksgiving Day.
Abstract Examines numerous competing claims for the first Thanksgiving, including the traditional story of the feast shared by the Pilgrims and Native Americans in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Paints a fascinating picture of the holiday and its changing meanings throughout American history.
General note"Christy Ottaviano Books."
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 130-138) and index.
LCCN 2007046943
ISBN9780805082296 (hc : alk. paper)
ISBN0805082298 (hc : alk. paper)

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