2. What is Thanksgiving?
A holiday celebrated in the United
States and Canada
In the US: the 4th Thursday of
November (this year, November 24th)
In Canada: the 2nd Monday of
October
An annual tradition in the United
States since 1863
A day to “give thanks” by gathering
with family for a traditional meal
7. “Black Friday”
Always on the Friday
after Thanksgiving.
A day when stores open
VERY early and have big
discounts.
Quantities are limited, so
people line up outside the
stores before they open to
be the first to enter