What is the real first Thanksgiving history?
Published on November 25, 2025
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About This Episode
Hey history explorers! Get ready to look *way* past the giant turkey and pumpkin pie! Mira and Finn are diving deep into the true origins of Thanksgiving, and the real story is much cooler and more complicated than what's in your textbook.
We’re traveling all the way back to the autumn of 1621 in Plymouth, where a group of English newcomers called the Pilgrims were struggling to survive! Luckily, the powerful Wampanoag Nation was already there, and they were the true experts of the land. Did you know the famous 'first Thanksgiving' wasn't actually called Thanksgiving? And it wasn't just a big dinner—it was a complex agreement and a massive harvest festival that lasted for days!
Join us to uncover the secrets: Who were the real heroes of 1621? Why was this amazing feast almost forgotten? And how did it become the huge holiday we celebrate today? Get ready for some major history secrets that involve survival, cooperation, and massive feasts!
What You'll Learn
- Thanksgiving history for kids
- Wampanoag Nation
- Pilgrims
- First Thanksgiving 1621
- Holiday origins
Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of Thanksgiving history for kids!