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An American Thanksgiving
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Facts about Thanksgiving
• Always celebrated on the last Thursday of November
• Began in 1863
• Celebrated to give thanks to God for helping the Pilgrims survive their first winter in the New World
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Typical Thanksgiving Day celebrations
Religious:
giving thanks to God for one’s blessings in life
Other:
- spending time with family and friends
- feasting
- (American) Football games
- Parades, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
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The main dish!
Turkey
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Common side dishes
Mashed potatoes & gravy
Corn on the cob (with butter)
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stuffing
It’s called “stuffing” because you stuff the turkey with it
Sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top
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Cranberry Sauce
From a canFresh and homemade
There are two kinds:
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Deviled eggs
Green beans
Green bean casserole
(green beans, cream of mushroom soup and fried onions on top)
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Brussels sprouts
carrots
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Some common desserts
Pumpkin pie
Pecan pie
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Apple pie
cheesecake
Lemon meringue pie