In 1620, the settlers, or Pilgrims, they sailed to America on the May flower, seeking a place where they could have freedom of worship
After a two-month voyage they landed at in icy November, what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts
During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics
With the help of the Indians, the settlers learned to how to fish, farm, and hunt
All summer long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, At last, they harvested in Autumn
And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed
So they gathered together to celebrate the harvests with the Indians
From then on, they celebrate the Thanksgiving Day every year on the 4th Thursday of November
The big family dinner is planned months ahead
On the dinner ta