Thanksgiving

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When Europeans first came to America, they had a hard time growing food. Native Americans helped them. Together, they ate a meal to celebrate. They called it Thanksgiving.

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A Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatooes, green beans, and gravy

Americans still celebrate Thanksgiving today. We eat a feast too. Some Thanksgiving foods are turkey, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes. For dessert, pumpkin pie is a popular choice.

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There is something more important about Thanksgiving than food. The most important thing is being with friends and family.

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