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Ancient Harvests and the Roots of Thanksgiving

Ancient Harvests and the Roots of Thanksgiving

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 Episode One: Ancient Harvests and the Roots of Thanksgiving explores the rich harvest traditions of Indigenous peoples across North America that existed thousands of years before the Mayflower arrived. From the Haudenosaunee's Three Sisters agricultural system and year-round thanksgiving ceremonies, to the Pacific Northwest's elaborate First Salmon rituals, to the Wampanoag's seasonal celebrations that blended farming, fishing, and gathering, this episode reveals sophisticated cultures deeply connected to the land through reciprocity and gratitude. The episode also examines European harvest festivals, particularly English Harvest Home celebrations and Puritan thanksgiving days, showing how these traditions would eventually collide with Indigenous practices to create the foundation for modern Thanksgiving.
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