Thanksgiving. An American Tradition

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THANKSGIVING
An American Tradition

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What is it?
Thanksgiving is an American
holiday that reminds us to
stop and be thankful for all
that we have by spending
time with friends and family.

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When is it?
It’s one of the oldest
American traditions,
celebrated on the fourth
Thursday of November
each year.

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How did it start?
Thanksgiving was first
celebrated after the
pilgrims from England
arrived in America and
survived their first winter
on the new continent.

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Why do we celebrate?
The pilgrims had no food or
shelter when they first arrived.
But they were able to have a
successful harvest and survive
the harsh winter with the help
of the Native Americans.

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How do we celebrate?
Most people take
advantage of the
long weekend to
travel home and
celebrate with their
friends and family.

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A more detailed explanation

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What are some traditions?
Each family celebrates in their own way, but here are some common traditions...

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Thanksgiving Dinner
Stuffed turkey, mashed
potatoes with gravy,
roasted vegetables and
pumpkin pie are some
traditional dishes that
you might find at
Thanksgiving dinner.

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Macy’s Thanksgiving
Day Parade
Each year Macy’s hosts a
Thanksgiving Day Parade
which involves marching
larger-than-life balloons
and floats with live
performances through the
streets of New York City.

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Black Friday
Black Friday is one of the biggest
shopping days of the year in
America. Retailers offer major
discounts on various products and
we use the day to kick-start the
Holiday Shopping Season.

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American Football
Each year there are several rivalry
NFL games broadcast on TV for
football fans to enjoy with their
turkey and pumpkin pie.

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What are you thankful for?