World History

Thanksgiving: Its History, Customs, and Traditions
Offers an interactive quiz to test visitors' knowledge of Thanksgiving lore and traditions, as well as an illustrated story of the first Thanksgiving in the New World.
wilstar.com/

Cartoon Fun and History of Thanksgiving
A teddy bear cartoon involving spaghetti for Thanksgiving, plus some educational information on the traditions and symbols.
www.brownielocks.com/

American Indian Recipes For Thanksgiving
Contemporary versions of Native American recipes.
www.familyhaven.com/

The Thanksgiving Story
Short illustrated history especially for children.
holydays.tripod.com/

The First Thanksgiving
Researched and published by the staff at Plimoth Plantation of Plymouth, MA, this page relates the truth behind the folklore of the First Thanksgiving.
pilgrims.net/

The First Thanksgiving: Mayflower Home Page
Tells the story of the first Thanksgiving, examining what it was and what it was not.
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Thanksgiving at Josh and Jacob's Spot on the Web
Colorful children's site provides brief history of the holiday, followed by related links.
www.geocities.com/

The "First Thanksgiving"
Distinguishes between truths and myths surrounding the first Thanksgiving. From the Plimoth Plantation.
www.plimoth.org/

The First Thanksgiving
Interactive site takes visitors on a virtual trip back in time to the seventeenth century. Relive the voyage on the Mayflower and see the hardships colonists faced during their first winter. From Scholastic.
teacher.scholastic.com/

Oh, how that Thanksgiving Spread Has Changed Since 1621
This article from CNN compares the feasts of Thanksgivings past with contemporary American spreads.
www.cnn.com/