🦃 What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated mainly in the United States and Canada to give thanks for the good things in life—like family, friends, and food!
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In the U.S., it’s celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.
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In Canada, it’s celebrated on the second Monday of October.
🍁 Why Do We Celebrate It?
Thanksgiving began with the Pilgrims—the people who came to America from England in 1620. They had a hard winter, but with help from Native Americans, they learned to grow food. In 1621, they had a big meal together to celebrate their harvest. That was the first Thanksgiving!
🍽️ What Do People Do on Thanksgiving?
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Eat a big meal with family and friends.
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Traditional foods include:
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Turkey
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Mashed potatoes
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Stuffing
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Cranberry sauce
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Pumpkin pie
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Watch parades like the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Watch football games.
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Give thanks for all the good things in life.
❤️ What’s It All About?
Thanksgiving is all about:
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Gratitude (saying thank you)
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Family and togetherness
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Sharing and caring
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