It may seem virtually impossible to find similarities to how Thanksgiving was celebrated by early Americans, but there are undoubtedly quite a few. Communion and unity are some of the hallmarks of this holiday that dates back to when the Pilgrims held the first unofficial Thanksgiving feast with the Wampanoag Indians. This still manifests itself today in families who come together to binge on multiple delicious dishes and have fun. Additionally, many foreigners, such as exchange students, are invited to Thanksgiving dinners and this symbolizes what the holiday is truly about; harmony between different races and nationalities. Although the holiday season may prove to be quite hectic for many people, it is much appreciated and anticipated by most. Gallup's US Mood Index shows that the actual holidays, Christmas and Thanksgiving, are two of the happiest days of the year (Krause). Thanksgiving is known to mark the start of the holiday season that many people look forward to. As mentioned above, this special holiday has had some changes here and there, but in essence it remains the same. Regardless of the changes it may undergo, Thanksgiving is a typical American holiday