Examines the history of Thanksgiving focusing on competing claims of the first Thanksgiving and the role of Sara Josepha Hale in establishing the national holiday. Presents a picture of the holiday drawing on personal accounts, poems, songs, periodicals, and interviews.
General Note
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Content Note
The "first" Thanksgiving : competing claims -- 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, football, and parades -- Food : turkey and lasagna -- Many meanings.