Learn about the history of Thanksgiving from an American history authority and Turkey Day expert in this free series of history videos.
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Summary: Thanksgiving commemorates the end of harvest season on the fourth Thursday of November. The roots of this North American holiday (Canada observes their Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October) go back to Pilgrim settlers in the new world, who--as you will discover in this free video series--were not quite as conservative as the storybooks would have us believe. In the 1600's, colonists in Plymouth, Massachusetts invited Native Americans who had helped them hunt and farm to a gathering of food and prayer. These initial celebrations went on for three boisterous days. Other settlements soon followed suit. In 1789, president George Washington proclaimed a national holiday for Thanksgiving. But this holiday required a renewed presidential proclamation each year to continue, which did not happen between 1815 and Lincoln's presidency, when he renewed the proclamation in response to public outcry.
In this free holiday history video series, our expert will tell you about the origins as well as the continued trials and tribulations of this popular holiday. Did you know that FDR changed the date to the middle of November during the early 1940's to extend the holiday shopping season? As if it wasn't long enough already! Learn about such traditions as the presidential pardon for one turkey a year from our expert on American history. Matt Cail also discusses the origins of such traditions as the Macy's parade and the football rivalries that have become part of our Thanksgiving experience.
Expert: Matt Cail is a part-time party and social event planner. In this role he has offered his services at weddings, birthday parties, office events, and various holiday and observance events throughout the year. He has used his artistic talents to design invitations, place cards, and other decorations, and has organized impromptu catering events with fine selections of beverages and food. He has also worked with individuals of all budgets and preferences, from lavish to inexpensive, and from Spartan to gaudy. In addition, Matt has hosted annual New Year's, Superbowl, Oscar, summer barbecue, Halloween, Christmas, and movie parties for the past decade with guest lists ranging from 10 to 100. He continues to refine these and other social events to produce the maximum amount of enjoyment possible.
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