Thanksgiving is a North American harvest festival traditionally celebrated in November in the United States and October in Canada. The first Thanksgiving is believed to have been celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts, though an earlier celebration occurred in 1565 in Florida. Today, Thanksgiving dinner typically centers around a large roasted turkey and includes foods native to North America like potatoes, squash, and cranberries. While turkey is the main dish, the focus is on spending time with family and friends without an emphasis on gift giving like Christmas.