1. Thanksgiving

2. Mayflower
Mayflower is a big ship. The Mayflower left England on september 6th 1620, and it's destination was Virginia. A storm has been blown off the courses, the ship. They landed at cap cod, Massachusetts on November 11th 1620.

3. The first Thanksgiving
They met the native Americans. These people were very helpful.
The first Thanksgiving toke place in The pilgrims wanted to thanks the Native Americans for helping, them hunt for food, grow vegetables , cure illness and build houses.

4. For dessert the usally have pumpkin pie.
In a typical Thanksgiving dinner there is : roast turkey with stuffing, served with cranberry sauce.
The vegetables are sweet or mashed potatoes, celery sticks, creamed onions and corn.
For dessert the usally have pumpkin pie.
Have nice meal !

5. Activities of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a bigger holiday than Christmas. All Americans try to get home for Thanksgiving. At Thanksgiving, Americans say thanks you for the food, they have, ans all the good things in their lives.
Painting by Norman Rockwell : Freedom for want.

6. Activity (1): American Football
Amercians can watch American football on TV. It's not the same as soccer because :
It is more violent and dangerous than soccer.
The ball is like a rugby ball.
The players have to wear helmets and pads.
In soccer it is forbidden to touch the ball with your hands.

7. Activity (2) : Macy's Parade
Americans can also watch Macy's Thanksgiving parade.
Macy's is a departement store (like « Galeries Lafayette » & « Le printemps » in Paris). The parade takes place in New York City. There are Floats, marching bands and larger-than-ballons. This is a very festive atmosphere

8. The presidential pardon.
Every years the president of the USA saves the life of a turkey white.

9. I Wish you a merry Thanksgiving.
By Elise Wöhrel, 3°1