Unit 2:No Thanks, No Giving (1ère Générale)

Native Americans’ Ancient Traditions before the Pilgrims

The document under study is an article entitled “Native American Harvest Feasts before  Thanksgiving”, published in 2018. It deals with traditions Native Americans used to do before the arrival of the Pilgrims.

In fact, Native Americans had celebrated Harvest Feast Day before the arrival of the colonists. After surviving the winter, they wanted to thank what they called “The Great Spirit” for their survival and their bountiful/abundant crops. They still celebrate this festival nowadays. They organize Pow Wows where they gather together to celebrate. They perform traditional dances and songs, and share a meal together. It usually takes place after the first full moon of September.

What is striking is that, actually, the Pilgrims were inspired by the Native Americans’ traditions to create their Thanksgiving. On top of that, it is interesting to note that the very first Native Americans came from East Asia. They brought their traditions from there in America.

Homework: Learn the lesson.