The Pilgrims and the Mayflower
The Mayflower was the famous ship that transported the Pilgrims from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth, Massachusetts (which would become the capital of Plymouth Colony), in 1620.[1] The vessel left England on September 16, and after a gruelling journey marked by disease, the ship dropped anchor inside the hook tip of Cape Cod (Provincetown Harbor) on November 11 (dates in Old Style, Julian Calendar).[1] The Mayflower originally was destined for the Hudson River, north of the 1607 Jamestown Settlement.[2] However, the Mayflower went severely off-course as the winter approached and remained in Cape Cod Bay.
The very first Thanksgiving, painted by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris (1863–1930).
My ancestors haven't been pilgrims and sailed on the Mayflower, they stayed in Europe and that's why we don't have any Thanksgiving days. The turkeys have to wait until Christmas !
Happy Thanksgiving to all Americans and Canadians !
Thank you very much!! The Canadians actually celebrated last month, on the day we Americans celebrate Columbus Day.
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Yes, to be even more confusing to Europeans, Canadians have their Thanksgiving in October, while Americans celebrate in November. I'm pretty sure it has to do with our climate and the fact that Canada has an earlier harvest season than the U.S.
ReplyDeleteI had a great Thanksgiving last month, and this weekend I'm having a second one as two of my American uncles are here, for which I am truly thankful!