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Thanksgiving Day The fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day is an ancient holiday created by the American people, and it is also a holiday for Americans to get together as a family, so Americans are always kind to mention Thanksgiving Day. American national holidays in the most authentic, the most American holiday ( holiday ), it and the early history of the United States is most closely related. In 1620, some pilgrims traveled to the United States on the Mayflower to seek religious freedom. After two months at sea, they finally landed in what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts, on a bitterly cold November day. During the first winter, more than half of the settlers died of ( die ) starvation and infectious diseases, and those who survived began planting seeds in the first spring, 1621. Throughout the summer they eagerly awaited the harvest, knowing that their survival and the existence of the colony would depend on it. Later, when the crops were unexpectedly abundant, a three-day carnival was held to thank God for the harvest. From then on, the custom continued and gradually became popular everywhere. 1863, President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day celebrations have been set on this day until today. At that time, the family reunion, the whole country celebrates together, its grand, warm situation, no less than the Chinese people over the Spring Festival. The pattern of Thanksgiving celebrations has not changed over the years. The family feast is prepared months in advance. Apples, oranges, chestnuts, pecans, and grapes are served, along with raisin pudding, mince pies, and a variety of other foods, as well as cranberry moss juice and fresh fruit juices, with the most wonderful and appealing dishes being roast turkey and pumpkin pie, which have long been some of the most traditional and beloved Thanksgiving foods. These dishes have always been the most traditional and favorite foods at Thanksgiving.) Everyone agrees that a roast turkey must be the main course of the Thanksgiving meal. The turkey is stuffed with bread to soak up the flavorful juices that flow from it, but cooking techniques often vary from family to family and region to region, making it difficult to agree on what stuffing to use. Origin of Thanksgiving The origin of Thanksgiving is related to the religious strife of Christianity in England. Around the end of the 16th century and into the 17th century, the English Puritans initiated a vigorous Reformation movement, declaring their separation from the state religion and the establishment of a new church, and advocating the removal of the remnants of influence within the Anglican Church of Christ. However, in the middle of the 17th century, the Royalist Parliament passed the Act of Conversion, and the Puritans began to be brutally persecuted by the government and church forces, with arrests, torture, and inquisitions threatening the Puritans at every turn. They were forced to move to Holland for refuge. However, it was not easy to live under the influence of other people. In Holland, the Puritans not only failed to escape religious persecution, but also suffered from the pain and suffering caused by the war. What was even more intolerable to them was that, far away from home, their children could not receive an "English education," and their affection for their homeland became thinner and thinner every day. In order to completely escape the clutches of religious persecution and to preserve the language and traditions of their homeland for the next generation, they once again thought of the Great Migration. Although the world is huge, where is the home for this group of people at the end of the world? Thinking about it, they set their sights on the Americas. Columbus discovered more than 100 years ago, this "new continent", a vast area, rich in goods, and there are still many places without a king. There were no parliaments, no executioners, and the land was undeveloped. "The sea is wide enough for the fish to leap, the sky is high enough for the crows to fly." Only in such a place could they live lightly, freely practicing and spreading their favorite religion, and carving out a piece of earthly paradise that belonged to the Puritans. So Bradford, the famous leader of the Puritans, gathered 102 companions and, in September 1620, boarded the Mayflower, a 180-ton, 90-foot-long wooden schooner, to embark on an adventurous voyage in the style of Columbus' expedition. The ship with its romantic name was too small for sailing. They "chose" the worst crossing season of the year because of the circumstances. However, with the hope of a better future, and in order to regain their lost rights and freedoms, this group of troubled people is ready to do whatever it takes. The sea was rough and the waves were high, and the Mayflower, like a leaf in a storm, drifted forward with difficulty, and almost at any moment there was a danger of shipwreck and death. But in everyone's *** with efforts, the ship did not encounter any damage, and after 66 days of sailing, on November 21, arrived in the North American continent of Cape Cod, that is, today the United States of America, the port of Provincetown, Massachusetts. After a short rest, the Mayflower continued along the coast. Due to headwinds and jet lag, it failed to reach its intended destination of Jamestown, Virginia, instead sending them to New England on the first day after Christmas. Interestingly, only one of all the explorers died during this perilous expedition. However, the birth of a baby during the journey made it so that no more or no less than 102 people still arrived in America. The emigrants were all devoutly religious, and without fail, they crossed their hands and gave heartfelt thanks to God for his favor. What now presented itself to them was a totally unfamiliar land, with a winding coastline that appeared silent and desolate. For about a month, therefore, the emigrants dared not venture to call at the shore, and remained at home in their boats. During this time they sent out scouting parties in small boats to look for settlements along Cape Cod Bay. One day, while everyone was waiting anxiously, the scouting party returned and reported that they had found a real "paradise" for the settlers. The "paradise" was today's Plymouth Harbor, a natural harbor perfect for the Mayflower. Near the harbor was an excellent fishery that provided plenty of seafood. Not far away were rolling hills that surrounded the land like a natural barrier. Under the bright sunlight, the frozen creeks reflect a crystalline sheen and can provide the settlers with plenty of fresh water. Reclaimed and fertile farmland was neatly arranged piece by piece. In addition to this, they saw a patch of houses ...... that, though dilapidated, were sufficiently sheltered from the wind and rain to help them through the harsh winter It seemed that everything was good, and could not be better. The only thing that made them feel confused was that this land, which had the remains of human life everywhere, could not see a single human figure, a wisp of cooking smoke, and appeared to be so desolate that it seemed as if it had been prepared for them beforehand. It was only later that I learned that this was originally a prosperous Indian village. A smallpox epidemic a few years ago had spared the village, which made it the perfect refuge for this group of exotic wanderers. A few days later, the Mayflower crossed Cape Cod Bay and dropped her anchor chain in Plymouth Harbor. The immigrants landed in their dinghies, following the old seafaring tradition of first ascending a large reef that towered above the sea. The Mayflower saluted and the crowd *** celebrated the beginning of a new life together. Later, this reef became known as "Plymouth Rock," and is a testament to the history of New England's first permanent colony in the Americas. But the first winter was not a happy one for these eager settlers. The cold winds from the Atlantic hissed like the devil in the air, and the snow and ice pounded mercilessly on the humble homes. The immigrants lacked the necessary equipment and experience of living in this land in this icy landscape. Under the weight of busy labor, many fell down and became tired and sick, and the poor diet and unbearable cold made more people fall to the ground. Infectious diseases ensued, claiming many lives. One winter passed and only 50 of the 102 immigrants who had come to America after so many hardships and dangers were left. Almost every day someone died, and almost every day one or more families were in mourning. The joy of having just set foot on the land was gone. An atmosphere of unprecedented despair gripped the hearts and minds of everyone, everyone. Was a dream, a beautiful dream that had just begun, to be shattered just like that? Everyone pondered. Just as the settlers were at their wits' end, sitting on their hands, an Indian walked into the village of Plymouth one morning the following spring. He introduced himself as an Indian chief from a neighboring village who had been sent to see how things were going. This was the first guest the settlers had received since arriving in America. They confided to their guest their origin and the untold sufferings they had endured. The Indians listened in silence, their faces showing infinite pity and sympathy. Things took a turn for the better, and a few days later the Indianan brought his chief, Massasoit, into the houses of the settlers. The chief, who was a generous and warm-hearted man, extended a hearty welcome to the emigrants, and sent them many of the necessaries of life as presents. The most experienced and able Indians were sent to teach the settlers how to live on the land, teaching them the skills of fishing, hunting, farming, and raising turkeys. That year, the weather was good, the wind and rain, coupled with the guidance and help of the Indians, the immigrants received a bumper harvest, finally broke through the difficulties of life, and lived a stable, prosperous life, and it was in the fall of that year that Bradford, who had already become the Governor of Plymouth, promulgated the decision to hold a feast to thank God for his favor, which was the first Thanksgiving Day in history. Of course, he did not forget the true "God" of the settlers, the warm, hospitable, and wise Indians, and invited Massasoit and his Indians to come and join in the festivities. The Indians gladly accepted the invitation and sent five deer as a gift in advance, and one day at the end of November, the settlers held a feast, with tables filled with wild game from the mountains and delicacies made from home-grown corn, fuzzy gourds, bamboo shoots, turkeys, and other delicacies. The celebration lasted for three days. During the day, the guests and hosts enjoyed a feast together and talked about their friendship. In the evening, the grass was lit up with a roaring spring fire, and in the cool fall breeze, the Indian lads danced, sang, wrestled, and shot arrows with the young men of the Plymouth Colony, in a very warm atmosphere. Today, in the minds of Americans, Thanksgiving is a more important holiday than Christmas. First, it is a four-day-long holiday, long enough for people to revel and celebrate. Secondly, it is also traditionally a day of family reunion. During Thanksgiving, it has become a national custom for family members scattered in other foreign countries to rush back home for the holiday. In addition, the most important meal of the year for Americans is the Thanksgiving dinner. In the United States, a country where the pace of life is fast and competition is fierce, weekday meals are extremely simple. The popularity of fast food in the United States around the world is a good illustration of this. However, on Thanksgiving night, families throw a big feast with an amazing abundance of items. On the holiday table, from the president down to the common people, turkey and pumpkin pie are essential. These two "treasures" embodies the American people remember the pioneers pioneering difficult, memorializing the first Thanksgiving Day; Day mood. Therefore, Thanksgiving Day is also known as "Turkey Day". Although Thanksgiving is a day of family reunion, every year during the holiday, there are still thousands of people take time out to Plymouth Harbor to visit, tour, and relive the history of the United States. Today, Thanksgiving is not only celebrated by Americans, but also by Canadians as a routine holiday. This is perhaps because, in this vast land of Canada, there are also living many descendants of British immigrants!