Thanksgiving: the true story

The "first Thanksgiving : four early claims in the 1500s

The "first" Thanksgiving : six more claims in the 1600s

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.