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The story of Thanksgiving:

In 1620, a boat with a hundred of Pilgrims left England for North America (at that time called « The New World »). They had to flee their country because they were persecuted because of their religion. Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts and the first winter was very cold for them with a limited amount of food. They were helped by the Indians who gave them food: potatoes,corn…and taught Pilgrims how to cultivate the soil in this new country. The next year, to thank them, Pilgrims invited the Indians to share their traditional meal at the end of the harvest. It was the first Thanksgiving.

What is Thanksgiving ?

Thanksgiving is a celebration to thank the Indians who helped the Pilgrims when they arrived in the New World where there is a big meal with family or friends, which includes a delicious roasted turkey, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, stuffing, corn cobs and a pumpkin pie. They also make cranberry sauce to eat with it .

Where and when it is celebrated?

It is celebrated in the USA on the fourth Thursday of November and in Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October.

Another tradition for Thanksgiving:

Millions of turkeys are roasted on this day, so every Thanksgiving , the president of the USA saves one. This tradition comes from John Fitzgerald Kennedy who did this out of « compassion » for a turkey.

By T and A-K