Thanksgiving : the true story /

Thanksgiving : the true story /

Describes the history and activities of the American holiday of Thanksgiving Day.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Colman, Penny
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Henry Holt, 2008.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Thanksgiving Day > Juvenile literature.
Thanksgiving Day.
United States > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature.
United States > Social life and customs.
Online Access:Table of contents only
Table of Contents:
  • The "first Thanksgiving : competing claims
  • Origins of our Thanksgiving : two very old traditions
  • Sarah Josepha Hale's campaign : "day of national Thanksgiving"
  • The "pilgrim and Indian" story
  • Gatherings : family and friends
  • Activities : good deeds, parades, and football
  • Food : turkey and lasagna
  • Many meanings.