Scripture is clear that all men are commanded to give God thanks. This command for gratitude for His goodness is not just one day each year but continuously. However, from the earliest days of this nation, thanksgiving has been an important celebration.
The first thanksgiving took place in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, as the Puritans held a feast to thank God for His blessings. Throughout our time as British colonies, we celebrated thanksgiving at various times and for different reasons. The first national Thanksgiving Day was observed December 18, 1777, after the Americans won a significant battle against the British in Saratoga, New York. Similar proclamations were made annually through 1784.
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