Thanksgiving: what, when, why?

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Let us give thanks

What do you know about
Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving traditions

What we learn from many 

an American series/ sitcom/ etc....

Macy's Thanksgiving

Parade

Thanksgiving Football matches

When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

1. First Thursday of November
2. Fourth Thursday of November
3. First Tuesday of November
4. Fourth Tuesday of November

The most traditional food of Thanksgiving is...?

1. Pizza
2. Rabbit
3. Turkey
4. Ham

At many Thanksgiving celebrations everyone tells the group what they are most thankful for

1. True
2. False

What sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving?

1. Chess
2. Tennis
3. Gymnastics
4. American football

Due to Macy's economic situation they will downsize the Macy's Thanksgivingday parade

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

When was the only time the parade was suspended?

During Word War II there was no parade due to:

1. Money
2. Prohibited by the government
3. The balloons were damaged
4. Rubber & Helium

But where does Thanksgiving come from?

The story.....

- Pilgrims came to Plymouth in 1620 to seek religious freedom

- Ship Mayflower 

- Wampanoag tribe helped them

- Things improved > time for a feast!

- Whole group + Wanpanoag celebrated for 3 days

- What a nice day to celebrate! Right?

Thanksgiving started with a feast in 1621 when English Pilgrims and Native Americans came together to celebrate a successful harvest in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The Pilgrims, who had settled in the New World seeking religious freedom, faced a challenging first winter. The Native Americans, particularly the Wampanoag tribe, helped them learn essential farming and survival skills.

In the fall of 1621, after a good harvest, the Pilgrims organized a three-day feast to give thanks for their blessings and to express gratitude to the Native Americans who had assisted them. This event is often considered the origin of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Over time, Thanksgiving became an annual tradition in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It evolved into a day for people to come together with family and friends, share a special meal, and express gratitude for the positive aspects of their lives.

What are YOU Thankful for?