Plymouth colony and the Pilgrims both had a rough beginning. After the Pilgrims fled England for religious reasons, they were having a hard time getting a charter from the London Co., the main travel institute, until a man named Thomas Weston helped them get started. They received two ships, and landed in New England, America in 1620, where they began their own colony; one where they could follow their beliefs in peace. After some hostility with the local Indian tribe, the two cultures eventually established a mutual bond of trust and friendship. Together, they prospered and celebrated the very first, Thanksgiving. James I of the Stuart dynasty began new traditions after the death of Elizabeth I of England. Before becoming King of England, he had at first been James I King of Scots. Having come from outside of England, he brought many practices and religious changes with him. James demolished the Church of England and established his own church. James proclaimed that any who disagreed with the changes would be persecuted, and overall, killed. The Pilgrims were part of a group that were dubbed, “the Puritans.” The …show more content…
In November of 1621, the Pilgrims celebrated and thanked God for blessing them and helping them survive their first year. They feasted, and invited a few of their Indian friends, including Samoset, Squanto, and Massassoit. As a result, they were allowed to bring several of their close family members or friends. Much to the Pilgrims’ surprise, their friends brought a total of 90 other Indians to join them in the feast. Despite their good fortune, the Pilgrims couldn’t provide enough food for 90 hungry Indians, as well as their own settlement. The Indians saw this, and brought venison, wild geese, and turkey back from their camp. The two cultures feasted together, and thanked God for their good fortune. Since then, this event has been declared as, “The First