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1. The settlers at the first Thanksgiving were called Pilgrims 1.第一批庆祝感恩节的移民是清教徒 Early Americans applied the term “pilgrim” to all of the early colonists; it wasn’t until the 20th century that it was used exclusively to describe the folks who landed on Plymouth Rock. 早期美国人把所有早期殖民者都称为“清教徒”，直到20世纪这个名称才专指在普利茅斯岩登陆的人。 2.It was a solemn, religious occasion 2.那是一个庄严的宗教仪式 It was a three-day harvest festival that included drinking, gambling, athletic games, and even target shooting with English muskets. 当时是为期3天的收获节，人们饮酒、赌博、体育竞技，甚至还用英式步枪打靶。 3. It took place in November 3.第一次感恩节是在十一月份 It was some time between late September and the middle of October—after the harvest had been brought in. 大概是在九月末至十月中旬之间，在人们收获完的时候。 4.The Pilgrims came to American for religious freedom 4.清教徒到美国是为了宗教上的自由 Instead, they came to the states for money and opportunity, per the Times. 据《泰晤士报》报道，他们到美国是为了钱和机会。 5. They ate turkey 5.他们吃火鸡 | 
