Thanksgiving; a holiday with a forgotten origin

In school, every year around thanksgiving, the teachers would tell us the story behind this holiday. While it is far in my memories, what I remember of this tale is that both pilgrims and natives shared a feast made up of seasonal harvest. This feast was a way for the settlers to thank the indigenous people for their help. There was also this whole thing of the cornucopia, which if you are unaware is, in essence, a decorative piece that symbolizes abundance, a generous harvest, and gratitude for both. Personally, I’ve always celebrated Thanksgiving with my family. However, we never really…