THANKSGIVING

By:Fábio Teixeira Nr.5

Rui Rocha Nr.15

What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving Day is a holiday celebrated

primarily in the United States and Canada. Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States.

HISTORYThanksgiving in North America had

originated from a mix of European and native traditions.Typically in Europe,

festivals were held before and after the harvest cycles to give thanks for a good

harvest, and to rejoice together after much hard work with the rest of the

community. At the time, Native Americans had also celebrated the end of

a harvest season.When Europeans first arrived to the Americas, they brought with them their own harvest festival

traditions from Europe, celebrating their safe voyage, peace and good harvest.

Does England clebebrate Thanksgiving?

No, England doesn't have an official national Day of Thanksgiving on the order of the holiday in Canada and the United States of America. But the English have the general European tradition of a thanks for the harvest. One such appreciation of the harvest was Lammas Day, or Loaf Mass. Farmers would make bread from their freshly harvested wheat. The bread would be handed over to the local Church.

What happens on Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. It is primarily a North American holiday which has generally become a national secular holiday with religious origins.

Though the earliest attested Thanksgiving celebration was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida,the traditional "first Thanksgiving" is venerated as having occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621.

What happens on

Thanksgiving?

What happened on the first Thanksgiving?The year was 1621 and the

Pilgrims were living in the New World. They had experienced some tough days and beginning a new life in a new land was difficult. Many individuals died and others were hungry and scared. However, the Pilgrims found a way to survive in the new land. Once they had established themselves, made friends with the Indians, and had a successful harvest they decided it was time to give thanks for all of Gods blessings. But, it is believed now that the Pilgrims didnt approach Thanksgiving so much as a religious holiday but more of a festive one that was based around Englands Fall Harvest.

What foods are traditionally eaten today for Thanksgiving?

Turkey Potatoes Gravy Stuffing, Cranberry Jelly, Pumpkin PieCorn or some sort of vegetables are eaten today on ThanksGiving.

Thanksgiving food

Roasted Turkey Roasted Potatoes

Gravy Granberry jelly

Corn with some vegetables

RHYMSSOME THANKSGIVING RHYMS

More Than A DayAs Thanksgiving Day rolls around,

It brings up some facts, quite profound.We may think that we're poor,

Feel like bums, insecure,But in truth, our riches astound.

We have friends and family we love;We have guidance from heaven above.

We have so much moreThan they sell in a store,

We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.So add up your blessings, I say;

Make Thanksgiving last more than a day.Enjoy what you've got;

Realize it's a lot,And you'll make all your cares go away.

SONGS

•A Turky Sat on the Backyard Fence

•Albuquerque Turkey

•Have You ever seen a Pumpkin

•I´m a Little Pumpking

•Mr.Pumpking

•Mr.Turkey

•Turkey in the Straw

And much more…

EndAnd an Happy Thanksgiving