Thanksgiving: A Time for Gratitude and Family! 🦃

Did you know that Thanksgiving is more than just turkey and pumpkin pie? It’s a special time when families come together to share food, make memories, and remember all the things they’re thankful for!

The Story of the first Thanksgiving

In 1620, a ship called the Mayflower carried 102 people (called Pilgrims) across the ocean from England to America. They landed at Plymouth Rock during a very cold winter and had a really hard time finding food and building homes.

Thankfully, Native Americans from the Wampanoag tribe, especially two brave men named Squanto and Samoset, helped the Pilgrims! They taught them:

• How to grow corn
• Which plants were safe to eat
• How to hunt and fish
• Where to build their homes

After their first successful harvest in 1621, the Pilgrims invited their Native American friends to share a big feast. This three-day celebration became known as the First Thanksgiving! They ate deer, fish, corn, and maybe even wild turkey.

Fun Facts About ‘Day of Thanks’ 🍁

• The earlier feast didn’t include many foods we eat today – no mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, or pumpkin pie!
• Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be America’s national bird instead of the eagle
• The tradition of breaking the wishbone comes from an ancient Roman custom
• Americans eat about 46 million turkeys every Thanksgiving
• The Macy’s Day Parade started in 1924

Modern Thanksgiving Traditions

• Watching the Macy’s Day Parade
• Playing or watching football
• Making handprint turkeys
• Sharing what we’re thankful for
• Helping others through food drives and community service. Be kind

Ways Kids Can Help on Thanksgiving

• Set the table 🍽️
• Make simple decorations
• Help mix ingredients for recipes 🍂🥧
• Write thank-you notes and share what you’re grateful for

Coloring Activities for kids!

Visit Workybooks.com to download these festive Thanksgiving coloring pages:

• Happy Turkey Friends
• Autumn Harvest coloring
• Pilgrim and Native American Friends
• Thanksgiving Feast Table
• Fall Leaves and Pumpkins

The Workybooks team wishes you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving! Remember to count your blessings and share kindness with others! 🦃🍁

P.S. Don’t forget to check out our Thanksgiving worksheets and activities on Workybooks.com for more holiday fun!