Brochure Thanksgiving day ( Folletos sobre acción de gracias)
1. THANKSGIVING DAY
In the United States, the
modern tradition of
Thanksgiving Day has its origins
in 1621, in a celebration in
Plymouth, in the state of
Massachusetts.
CONTROVERSY OVER THE
ORIGIN
The site where took place the
first day of Thanksgiving in the
United States, and even on the
continent, is a subject of
constant debate
TRADITIONS IN UNITED STATES
FAMILY DINNERS
Most people in America
celebrate this holiday with
family gatherings in their
homes where they prepare a
feast, in many houses is
common to offer a prayer of
thanks. The traditional main
course for dinner is a large
roasted turkey or baked.
It is traditionally served with
a jelly or cranberry sauce
also usually served dishes of
vegetables such as green
beans (green beans, green
beans), sweet potatoes
(yams, sweet potatoes) and
mashed potatoes with
gravy, a sauce made of
turkey juice; also usually it
served a variety of desserts,
2. the cake being the most
popular pumpkin.
PARADE IN MANHATTAN
Every year, the department
store chain Macy's makes a
grand parade through the
streets of Manhattan, New
York, attracting millions to
Broadway Avenue to see the
huge giant balloons and witness
performances by guest artists.
START SHOPPING SEASON
Most businesses and offices are
closed on this day. Some stores,
3. shopping malls, restaurants and
bars stay open.
The party following the
traditional Friday is the opening
of the Christmas shopping
season. This day is known as
"black Friday". Stores and shops
all offer bargain prices and many
people go from early morning to
malls.