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Thanksgiving. words. Native Americans To pray Communal Blessing : áldás Grace : kegyelem feast. Thank To say grace turkey To celebrate National holiday Pumpkin pie Harvest. What do you think?. What is Thanksgiving? Where is it celebrated? When is it celebrated?
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words Native Americans To pray Communal Blessing: áldás Grace: kegyelem feast • Thank • To say grace • turkey • To celebrate • National holiday • Pumpkin pie • Harvest
What do you think? • What is Thanksgiving? • Where is it celebrated? • When is it celebrated? • Why is itcelebrated? • How is it celebrated?
What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada.
When is it celebrated? In the USA: on the fourth Thursday of November
In Canada: Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October
Whatdo they celebrate? • Historically, Thanksgiving began as a tradition of celebrating the harvest of the year.
How do they celebrate? • The customs remind the people of: • ancient celebrations of harvest, • thankfulness for peace, • thenative Americans.
Custom of Praying For centuries, 'Thanksgiving Day' is associated with communal prayers in church and in homes. People offer various meal time prayers during the day. It is a time, when mankind thanks God for all his blessings and grace.
Custom of Family Dinner • Everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion religiously every year. • Feasts are usually held at home. • It is a time to enjoy their favorite 'Roasted Turkey' with the family.