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Thanksgiving Day Fun Facts

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In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Many regard this event as the nation's first Thanksgiving.

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Last Revised: November 25, 2019

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