As the story goes, a bunch of friendly Indians (tribe unknown) welcome the Pilgrims to America and show them how to live off the land. Afterwards they break bread and give thanks and live happily ever after. And while it is true there was a dinner between some 90 Wampanoag men and the English for three days that appears to have been in good spirits. In today’s write ups there seems to be a lot of assuming, filling in the gaps, and politicization from every angle.  While we can generally assume Thanksgiving (as its come to be known) was a joyous occasion, a day of thanks, a tradition that both cultures regularly practiced—it’s also important to remember that this was in large part a highly curated Instagram photo. A perfectly chosen snapshot in time of a brief shining moment in a long history of violence and oppression. Join me this episode as I attempt the daunting task of separating Thanksgiving fact from fiction! ——————————— Enjoyed this episode? Make you’re subscribed and leave a 5 star review! Important Links: Connect with me on social! Feel free to suggest topics or ask questions to discuss on the show. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strangeasfictionpodcast/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strangeasfiction?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StrangeasFictionPodcast/videos Research Links: https://blogs.loc.gov/folklife/2017/11/dont-worry-turkey-on-thanksgiving-is-historically-accurate/#:~:text=It https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/21/us/thanksgiving-myths-fact-check.html https://plimoth.org/explore/event-venues-and-dining/thanksgiving-dining