Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents:
Happy Thanksgiving! -- Celebrating the harvest -- Life in a new land -- A great feast -- Becoming a holiday -- Thanksgiving dinner -- Decorations and symbols -- The poets' corner.
Summary:
Presents a short history of Thanksgiving examining ancient harvest festivals, the first Thanksgiving in the new world, becoming a national holiday in 1863, and decorations and celebrations.
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