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The first Thanksgiving took place in the 1600s when Native Americans and pilgrims had / shared a harvest feast.
Then in 1863, during the Civil War, President Lincoln declared it a national holiday. / Thanksgiving became a national holiday thanks to President Lincoln.
During the Macy's parade, people can see floats, balloons, and marching bands in New York. It started in 1924 and real animals from the Central Park Zoo were shown.
Since 1927, animal balloons have been used. The first balloon character was Felix the Cat.
Football tradition dates back to 1934 when the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears played for the first time. The Lions lost but since 1934 the tradition has continued.
Every year, a turkey is pardoned by the President. President Lincoln started the tradition, and it became official in 1989 by George H. W. Bush. The turkey is sent to a petting zoo or back to their owner.
