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