The History of Thanksgiving

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The History of ThanksgivingAlthough its origins date back to the famous autumn of 1621, the modern incarnation of Thanksgiving as a holiday took shape in 1863.

Since President Abraham Lincoln declared "Thanksgiving Day", families have gathered together in late November in celebration and gratitude.Start off this holiday by reading "The Thanksgiving Story" and learning a little more about the history and evolution of this famous American tradition.

Readers will discover how a simple gathering of Native Americans and British pilgrims (who had fled religious persecution in England), gave birth to the rich, controversial roots of the American Thanksgiving.<http://redirx.com/?00ek>