The green corn festival was a Native American celebration and religious ceremony. This was shared by several different tribes. This festival lasted for about three days. The Yuchi celebration began in the later part of April and early May and lasted until around the third week of July. This festival was to give thanks for corn, rain, sun, and a good harvest. It was also a renewal of religiousness. The yuchi would stand around with their heads bent because, Native Americans never knelt. After they have stood around for a minute with their heads bent they would say a prayer.
I found these facts in a paper wrote by a very talented 5th-6th grade writer. Thank you Erin Jessop for your great writing skills! I thought that it was an interesting piece. If you would like to read more about the Green Corn festival please take a look!
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/corn.html
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