1. An American Thanksgiving

2. Facts about Thanksgiving Always celebrated on the last Thursday of November Began in 1863 Celebrated to give thanks to God for helping the Pilgrims survive their first winter in the New World

3. Typical Thanksgiving Day celebrations Religious: giving thanks to God for one’s blessings in life Other: - spending time with family and friends - feasting - (American) Football games - Parades, such as the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City

4. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade

5. The main dish! Turkey

6. Common side dishes Mashed potatoes & gravy Corn on the cob (with butter)

7. stuffing It’s called “stuffing” because you stuff the turkey with it Sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top

8. Cranberry Sauce From a can Fresh and homemade There are two kinds:

9. Deviled eggs Green beans Green bean casserole (green beans, cream of mushroom soup and fried onions on top)

10. Brussels sprouts carrots

11. Some common desserts Pumpkin pie Pecan pie

12. Apple pie cheesecake Lemon meringue pie