Free Thanksgiving Resources

Let's give thanks—for Thanksgiving! Based primarily in the United States and Canada, this annual holiday started as a day of gratitude for the harvest bounty. Consider the history and tradition of Thanksgiving with these free resources and the evolving values, customs, and new interpretations of this holiday in modern times.

In Our Words: An Indigenous, Wampanoag Story of Thanksgiving

Highlights Native American and Wampanoag perspectives on Thanksgiving and the 1621 Harvest Feast. The video describes the three-day feast that nearly two hundred years later was labeled as the First Thanksgiving. Explore ways to acknowledge and learn about Native American heritage during the time of Thanksgiving.

Preparing Nasamp: A Traditional Wampanoag Cornmeal Dish

Danielle Greendeer, a Mashpee Wampanoag, shows viewers the cooking process to prepare Nasamp, a traditional Wampanoag cornmeal dish. Follow along with an adult to make this dish for Thanksgiving or any time during the year!

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