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Thanksgiving Day. It is celebrated on. the second Monday in October in the fourth Thursday in November in. A four-day weekend. Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday.
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It is celebrated on • the second Monday in October in • the fourth Thursday in November in
A four-day weekend • Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday • Most government offices, businesses, schools and other organizations are closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Black Friday • The beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day, most shops open extremely early, often at 4 a.m.
Family and friends • Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal.
All of these were introduced as new food to the Europeans when they arrived. Turkey may be an exception.
Offering • It is a holiday tradition in many families to begin the Thanksgiving dinner by saying grace (a prayer before or after a meal).
Thanksgiving Day Parade • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held every year in New York City and audience enjoy its broadcast also.
Playing Football • The people also love to play and to watch the football game on the Thanksgiving Day.
It is good to know Turkey in Texas, Turkey Creek in Louisiana Turkey in North Carolina Native American people Thanksgiving Day.
Quiz 1 Who taught the first colonists how to grow crops? 2 Which president established Thanksgiving Day? 3 When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the USA? 4 Name at least three kinds of food typical for Thanksgiving dinner. 5 What is the day after Thanksgiving called?