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www.hamburgschools.org. What is Thanksgiving?. Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the 4 th Thursday of November . In Canada it is observed on the 2 nd Monday of October. ORIGINS.

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  1. www.hamburgschools.org

  2. What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving Dayis a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the 4th Thursday of November. In Canada it is observed on the 2nd Monday of October.

  3. ORIGINS In 1621, after a hard and devastating first year in the New World, the English Pilgrims had a very successful and plentiful fall harvest. The Pilgrims, who had settled Plymouth Colony (in present day Massachusetts), made peace with the local Native American tribe, the Wampanoag. To celebrate the harvest, the Pilgrims and the Native Americans joined together to feast.

  4. TRADITIONS • A traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes: • roasted turkey • Stuffing • mashed potatoes and gravy • sweet potatoes

  5. TRADITIONS • green bean casserole • cranberry sauce • rolls • And of course, pumpkin pie • for dessert!

  6. TRADITIONS Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through New York City. Macy's, a famous department store, sponsors the parade. It includes floats, Santa Claus, and the Radio City Rockettes.

  7. TRADITIONS Another Thanksgiving tradition includes watching the professional football games that are played in the afternoon. Two teams, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, host games every year.

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