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  • the Thanksgiving holiday.

  • Americans love it.

  • It started.

  • Small European immigrants in America held a special meal in November of 16 21 to celebrate a good harvest.

  • They wanted to thank the Native Americans who taught them how to grow food by asking them to join in the meal.

  • A yearly day of Thanksgiving was held during early US history.

  • In 18 63 President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday.

  • Today, many families prepare a big meal with turkey as the main dish.

  • Those who aren't cooking are watching parades and football games on television.

  • Others perform volunteer service by feeding the hungry.

the Thanksgiving holiday.

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