2. Thanksgiving Day is
celebrated in the USA,
on the last Thursday of
November.
People give thanks for
the harvest and
everything they have
got.
The first time it was
celebrated was in 1621.
Pilgrims and American
natives shared food.
3. It is a day for
family and
friends.
People get
together for a
special meal.
4. The typical food on this day is:
Roast turkey.
Mashed potatoes and carrots.
Green beans.
Raspberry sauce.
Apple pie.
Carrot pie or pumpkin pie.
5. On Thanksgiving Day
there are parades in
some cities and
towns.
Some people have a
four-day weekend for
visiting their families.
