What you know about history might be wrong. (I say with a smile on my face and offer you a wink.) I know most of what I knew about American History was wrong until I moved to Virginia a while ago. So, I wanted to share this new factoid with you.
The First Thanksgiving did not happen where or when you might think. (I know I didn't know this until somewhat recently.) It happened in Virginia, believe it or not, at the Berkeley Plantation in what is now Charles City, Virginia in the year 1619.
It was based on the tradition to give thanks to God and was about prayer. So, yes, it was a religious and spiritual tradition. Take a look at each these links to learn the true history about the First Thanksgiving in the United States of America (particularly link 3):
1 http://www.berkeleyplantation.com/index.html
2 http://www.berkeleyplantation.com/4-centuries.html#fourcenturiestop
3 http://www.berkeleyplantation.com/the-new-world.html
(Side-Note: I also have found out since I moved here that I am a distant relative of the Harrisons.)
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