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Thanksgiving. What is Thanksgiving ?. Thanksgiving is an American and Canadian Holiday . It is celebrated on the last Thursday of November . On this day , people have big dinners and give thanks for everything they have in their lives . . Who are they ?.
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WhatisThanksgiving? Thanksgivingisan American and Canadian Holiday. ItiscelebratedonthelastThursday of November. Onthisday, peoplehavebigdinners and givethanksforeverythingtheyhave in theirlives.
Who are they? ThePilgrimswerethefirstpeopleto come toAmerica. Theyarrived in 1621. Pilgrims
WhatistheMayflower? TheMayfloweristheshipthatbroughtthepilgrimstoAmerica. Thisshipbelongedto Christopher Columbus.
Who are they? • WhenthePilgrimscametotheAmerica, theyfoundNativeAmericans. • NativeAmericans are peoplethatlived in Americabeforeanyoneelse. • NativeAmericanshelpedthepilgrimsbuildhomesand findfood. NativeAmericans
Thepilgrimswere so happy and thankfulwiththeNativeAmericans. In return, thepilgrimsmade a bigdinnerfortheNativeAmericans.
What do people do onThanksgiving? • Peoplehavebigdinnerswiththeirfamilies and spend time together. • Peoplepray and givethanksforallthegoodthingstheyhave in theirlives.
Do yourecognizethis? MashedPotatoes Turkey Gravy Corn
Do yourecognizethis? Apple Pie Pumpkin Pie
Do yourecognizethis? OnThanksgiving, peoplewillwatchfootballgameswiththeirfamilies. American Football
Do yourecognizethis? Onthemorning of Thanksgivingday, peoplewillwatchtheMacysThankgivingParade. Thanksgivingmarksthebeginning of the Christmas Holidayseason. TheMacysThanksgivingParade New York City
Black Friday • ThedayafterThanksgiving, itiscalled Black Friday! • Black Friday isa shopping day. Everything in thestoresis in discount. • Stores open at 4am and peoplegocrazy!
What do youthinkaboutThanksgiving? WhatfoodswouldyouaddtoyourThanksgivingdinner? Haveyoueverwatched a footballgame? Whatisyouropinionaboutthis American sport? Whatisyourfavoritestore? What are youthankfulfor?
Thanksgivingletter • Write a smalllettertosomeonethatyouwanttothank. Rememberallthenicethingsthattheyhave done foryou and tellthem in thisletter. Thisletter can beforanybodylikeyourmother, father, sister, brotheror a friend.
My Thanksgivingletter DearMom, Thankyouforeverythingyouhave done for me. You are thebestmom and I loveyouverymuch. Thankyouforalwayshelping me with my homework and foralwayscleaning my room. I alsowanttothankyouforalwayscookingfor me. You are thebestcook. I Lovealways, Yourdaughter