The first Thanksgiving, in the fall of 1621 was a celebration of harvest. Since then this country has gone through more changes than anyone can count. Some things never change; the love of family, friends and country. More often than not, these things are shadowed by the world we have created for ourselves. We celebrate Thanksgiving to remind us of these important things that we should be thankful for; family, friends and country!
Thanksgiving: http://www.plimoth.org/learn/MRL/read/thanksgiving-history