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The Origins of Thanksgiving

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When was the first Thanksgiving service known to be held by Europeans in North America?

May 27, 1578

What was the name of the ritual performed by the native peoples to ensure a good harvest?

Green Corn Dance of the Cherokees

Which colony in British New England is believed to have conducted a Thanksgiving service in 1607?

Popham Colony in Maine

When did the Jamestown colonists give thanks for their safe arrival?

1607 Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the Thanksgiving service held by the Berkley Hundred settlers?

In accordance with their charter which stated the day of their arrival Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for recommending a day of public thanksgiving and prayer for the United States?

To acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favor; and to acknowledge with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Signup and view all the answers

What date was recommended for the day of public thanksgiving and prayer by the President?

Thursday the 26th day of November Signup and view all the answers

Who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be, according to the text?

That great and glorious Being, who is the beneficent Author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be Signup and view all the answers

What are the People of the United States requested to do on the recommended day of public thanksgiving and prayer?

To be devoted to the service of the great and glorious Being, to unite in rendering unto him sincere and humble thanks for his kind care and protection of the People of this country. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the recommended day of public thanksgiving and prayer, as mentioned in the text?

To acknowledge with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Signup and view all the answers

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