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Hey Kids!
What do you know about the history
of Thanksgiving? You probably have heard a lot about the Pilgrims and
how they lived and celebrated, but sometimes myths get mixed in with the
facts. Let's take a look at some Pilgrim facts and fiction.
The Pilgrims held the first Thanksgiving
in 1621 to celebrate their fall harvest. A lot of people think the Pilgrims
celebrated Thanksgiving every year, but they didn't. It was an occasional
celebration and was not celebrated every year until 1863. The Pilgrims
arrived in America in 1620, after sailing all the way from Plymouth, England.
The trip took 65 days!
What else do you think you know about
the Pilgrims? Take the quiz below to find out and E-mail your answers
to donald@townelaker.com or drop them off
at The TowneLaker office at 1025 Rose
Creek Drive in Woodstock.
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you have a story, pictures or ideas for this page, be sure to send them
to:The TowneLaker, 1025 Rose Creek Drive, Suite 340, Woodstock, GA 30189.Or
email them to donald@townelaker.com.
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1.
The Pilgrims usually wore black clothes.
True False
2. The Pilgrims took a bath only once
or twice a year.
True False
3. The Pilgrims' clothes and hats had
large buckles.
True False
4. The Pilgrims lived in wooden houses
with thatched roofs.
True False
5. In 1621, boys and girls who lived in
Plymouth went to school.
True False
6. Boys and girls wore gowns from the
time they were born until they were 7 years old.
True False
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7.
The parents usually served meals to their children.
True False
8. Many of the girls who lived in Plymouth
played with dolls.
True False
9. Thanksgiving took place in what month?
A. September
B. October
C. November
D. Nobody knows for sure
10. How many days did the Thanksgiving
celebration last?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. One week
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