The Pilgrims celebrated a harvest feast in 1621 that is often regarded as the first Thanksgiving. Following a difficult winter in which about half the colonists died, the Pilgrims enjoyed a successful harvest with help from the Wampanoag people. About 90 Wampanoag joined about 50 colonists for several days of feasting and celebration.
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