The tradition of Thanksgiving began in 1621 when two groups from different backgrounds (the Wampanoag Indians and the Plymouth pilgrims) came together to break bread. Any school child can tell how the Indians had literally helped the newcomers survive the challenges of the new frontier. The colonists created the meal with "fowl" to show their gratitude to the Indians for … [Read more...] about Gratitude Has Been The Main Dish Over The Centuries On Thanksgiving Day