Episode 486: Thanksgiving – An American Tradition
Newt's World
Gingrich 360
4.7 • 6.3K Ratings
🗓️ 23 November 2022
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
From the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving in 1621 to modern day Thanksgiving traditions, we discuss Thanksgiving as a uniquely American holiday. Newt’s guest is Melanie Kirkpatrick, author of “Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience.”
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| 1:04.0 | On this episode of Newt's World, as we gather with family and friends later this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, |
| 1:12.0 | I wanted to devote an episode to the uniquely American tradition and history of Thanksgiving. |
| 1:19.0 | When we imagine the first Thanksgiving, we think of the Mayflower Pilgrims and Native Americans, |
| 1:24.0 | gathered together at a long table outside celebrating with the Feasts. |
| 1:28.0 | In fact, what we consider the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in October 1621 after the Pilgrims first harvest. |
| 1:36.0 | The Feasts lasted for three days and included games and all around good cheer. |
| 1:41.0 | It was attended by 90 Wapanoag Warriors and 53 Pilgrims according to Pilgrim Edward Winslow's account. |
| 1:48.0 | They gathered together to give thanks to the Lord for the bounty of the harvest and the rich natural resources of this American continent. |
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