Did you know that Pilgrims probably weren't the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving? And they definitely didn't celebrate it in the way we know now. In this episode we talk about...the reason the Pilgrims came to America,how multiple groups celebrated a day of Thanksgiving,George Washington's day(s) of Thanksgiving,Sarah Hale, Abe Lincoln and Edward Winslow,and much more!Ready for your holiday party? Is it an ugly sweater party? Do you want to turn it into an ugly sweater party? We've got just the things for you... check out our store!___________________________Support the show! Use this link to do your shopping on Amazon. It won't cost you a penny more and it will help us out!  ElectionCollege.com/Amazon________________________ Be sure to subscribe to the show! Leave us a review on iTunes - It really helps us out!Facebook  |  Twitter  | Instagram________________________Music from: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music________________________Some links in these show notes are affiliate links that could monetarily benefit Election College, but cost you nothing extra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices