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Thanksgiving Day is a traditional North American holiday
celebrated at the conclusion of the harvest season...
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…on the fourth Thursday of November in the
United States and on the second Monday of October
in Canada.
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History In 1620 the first colonists, pilgrims,
from New England came to America and began a
new life there. It was a very hard life. Many people were sick and died during the first winter in the cold. Indians taught them to cultivate corns and to grow different vegetables and fruits.
colonists decided to have a special dinner. They wanted to thank God – to give him their thanks for many things. It was a difficult year, but people still had food to eat. The colonists had a thanksgiving dinner (feast) for all the people. It lasted 3 days. Since that time people have been celebrating Thanksgiving Day.
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Answer the questions When do Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day? Who
began their new life in America? Where were they from? What
was the name of the ship they sailed? When did they come to America? Was their new life easy? Who helped them ? What do people do on Thanksgiving Day today? What do people eat on Thanksgiving Day? What are the symbols of Thanksgiving Day?