Thanksgiving Stories

Thanksgiving stories make great entertainment while sitting around the table or in the classroom. If you're looking for some stories to share, check out the links on this page.

A traditional story often told is the story of the first Thanksgiving, which is based on an early celebration which took place in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. After a particularly difficult trial, the surviving pilgrims experienced a bountiful harvest thanks to the Wampanoag Tribe, who helped them learn to cultivate the land. They celebrated by sharing a feast with their Native American neighbors.National Parks Service: Historic Jamestowne: Jamestown and Plymouth: Compare and Contrast

When gathered around the table, telling stories of family Thanksgivings past is a great tradition starter. Whether you're remembering the time mom set the turkey on fire, or the year that your aunt served frozen dinner rolls, the memories make great stories.

Classic authors and poets like Walt Whitman, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain and O. Henry are all known for having written popular Thanksgiving fiction and poetry.About.com: Thanksgiving in Literature