Ask your friends whether they know the five facts mentioned below. We are sure that some of them will feel surprised after they find out something new about Thanksgiving.

1. It all started with a celebration lasting for three days. The first Thanksgiving festival took 3 days! The celebration that we have nowadays lasts only one day. The very next day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday – that’s another pleasant tradition that people are looking forward to. Many years ago people needed 3 days to express their thanks. They prepared lots of dishes and greeted each other.

2. In Massachusetts there is a splendid area. The name of the city is Plymouth. Even nowadays it feels as if you travel in time and find yourself in the 17th century once you arrive there. One of its prides is the legendary Plimoth Plantation. Traditions are still preserved in that part of the state and to celebrate Thanksgiving, one should book a trip to Plymouth in June. Your Thanksgiving dinner there will be authentic and filled with history.