Do Now: What do you know, or what have you heard about Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Vocabulary Native Americans: Amerindio norteamericano To pray: rezar Communal: comunitario Blessing: bendición Grace: bendecir la mesa Feast: festín  To thank: agradecer Turkey: pavo To celebrate: celebrar National holiday: dia festivo Pumpkin pie: tarta de calabaza Harvest: cosecha

What is Thanksgiving? Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada.

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People in many countries celebrate the end of autumn – harvest season.

Farmers pick the fruits, vegetables, and grains from gardens and fields. Harvest farmer

In the USA: on the fourth Thursday of November When is it celebrated? In the USA: on the fourth Thursday of November

In Canada: Thanksgiving is celebrated each year on the second Monday of October

Families meet for a big dinner.

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What do they celebrate? Historically, Thanksgiving began as a tradition of celebrating the harvest of the year.

ancient celebrations of harvest, How do they celebrate? The customs remind the people of: ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, family, and friends the native Americans.

Thanksgiving is a time to say thanks to God for giving plenty of food. Grace = a short prayer to say thanks Thank You for the world so sweet, Thank You for the food we eat, Thank You for the birds that sing, Thank You, God, for everything! Amen! Thanksgiving is also a time for people to be thankful for their family, friends, and everything else they have in their lives.

Custom of Family Dinner Everyone follows the custom of family lunch/ dinner and reunion religiously every year. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favorite 'Roasted Turkey' with the family.

Sometimes the families play games after dinner. Board games like Monopoly, Taboo, Apples to Apples, etc.

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Think-Pair-Share What are you thankful for? ¿De qué estás agradecido? I am thankful for _______ because __________________. Example: I am thankful for my family because they are always there for me when I need them.

Who picks the fruits, vegetables, and grains from gardens and fields?

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