History Thanksgiving began in the early 17th century, nearly 400 years ago. A group of pilgrims known as the Pilgrims, a sect of pure religion or Puritanism, set out from England on the Mayflower to settle in the area that is now Plymouth. Plymouth) in Massachusetts (Massachusetts) of the United States Settlers in a cold new land were not easy. They face starvation. disease and the cold climate, so when the next fall of the settlers' arrival (1621 or 1621) marked the first anniversary of their survival, You can come. When the crops are harvested These Pilgrims Therefore, a party was organized to celebrate thanksgiving. They invited the native Indians to join them. Because these Indians He taught them how to cultivate corn and other native crops. as a survival food for Thanksgiving. It takes place on the fourth Thursday of November every year, Thanksgiving Day. It takes place on the fourth Thursday of November every year. The food at that party It consisted of what they had locally: wild turkey, duck, geese, cod, and deer. Thus, 'turkey' has become the iconic food of Thanksgiving to this day.