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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
The pilgrims and native Americans did indeed share in the feast but they natives were not initially invited. The pilgrim men were engaging in several contests one of which was a shooting contest. Several native men came over to see what all of the noise was about. Once they saw that it was a celebration, they left and returned with the rest of their tribe who brought several deer to the feast and were welcomed by the pilgrims.
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that was my understanding, also. it was a peaceful celebration giving thanks for the new world & peace with indian tribes