Jennifer Kim English Language Fellow Thanksgiving Jennifer Kim English Language Fellow
The Pilgrims The pilgrims were a small group of people who sailed to North America in order to start a new life.
The Pilgrims They sailed on the Mayflower ship and landed on Plymouth Rock. They wanted religious freedom.
Key Words 1621 3 day festival Native-Americans Pilgrims
1863 -President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. Thanksgiving is celebrated every fourth Thursday in November. It is a federal holiday. So, schools, banks, post offices, and government offices are closed.
Unique Thanksgiving Traditions 1989 – President George H.W. Bush pardons turkey Turkey is sent to retirement on a farm rather than becoming dinner!
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade American Football
Thanksgiving Dinner -Turkey -Pecan Pie -Apple Pie -Cranberry sauce -Green Beans -Cornbread -Yams -Stuffing -Mashed Potato -Gravy
Happy Thanksgiving!