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?

Pilgrims

The Pilgrims were the first people to come to America.

They arrived in 1621.

What is the Mayflower?

The Mayflower is the ship that brought the pilgrims to America.

This ship belonged to Christopher Columbus.

Who are they?When the Pilgrims

came to the America, they found Native Americans.

Native Americans are people that lived in America before anyone else.

Native Americans helped the pilgrims build homes and find food.

Native Americans

The pilgrims were so happy and thankful with the Native

Americans. In return, the pilgrims made a big dinner for the Native

Americans.

The first Thanksgiving dinner

What do people do on Thanksgiving?

People have big dinners with their families and spend time together.

People pray and give thanks for all the good things they have in their lives.

Do you recognize this?

Turkey

Mashed Potatoes

Corn

Gravy

Do you recognize this?

Pumpkin Pie

Apple Pie

Do you recognize this?

American Football

On Thanksgiving, people will watch football games with their families.

Do you recognize this?

The Macys Thanksgiving Parade

New York City

On the morning of Thanksgiving day, people will watch the Macys Thankgiving Parade.

Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the Christmas Holiday season.

Black FridayThe day after

Thanksgiving, it is called Black Friday!

Black Friday is a shopping day. Everything in the stores is in discount.

Stores open at 4am and people go crazy!

What do you think about Thanksgiving?

What foods would you add to your Thanksgiving dinner?

Have you ever watched a football game? What is your opinion about this American sport?

What are you thankful for?

What is your favorite store?

Thanksgiving letterWrite a small letter to someone

that you want to thank. Remember all the nice things that they have done for you and tell them in this letter. This letter can be for anybody like your mother, father, sister, brother or a friend.

My Thanksgiving letterDear Mom,Thank you for everything you have done

for me. You are the best mom and I love you very much. Thank you for always helping me with my homework and for always cleaning my room. I also want to thank you for always cooking for me. You are the best cook.

I Love always,Your daughter