Thanksgiving Day
the second Monday in October in
the fourth Thursday in November in
It is celebrated on
Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
A four-day weekend
Most government offices, businesses, schools and other organizations are closed on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday
The beginning of the Christmas shopping season. On this day, most shops open extremely early, often at 4 a.m.
Black Friday
Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal.
Family and friends
Thanksgiving Dinner usually includes
All of these were introduced as new food to the Europeans when they arrived. Turkey may be an exception.
It is a holiday tradition in many families to begin the Thanksgiving dinner by saying grace (a prayer before or after a meal).
Offering
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is held every year in New York City and audience enjoy its broadcast also.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
The people also love to play and to watch the football game on the Thanksgiving Day.
Playing Football
Turkey in Texas, Turkey Creek in LouisianaTurkey in North Carolina
Native American people Thanksgiving Day.
It is good to know
1 Who taught the first colonists how to grow crops?
2 Which president established Thanksgiving Day?
3 When is Thanksgiving Day celebrated in the USA?
4 Name at least three kinds of food typical for Thanksgiving dinner.
5 What is the day after Thanksgiving called?
Quiz
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