1. Thanksgiving
American Chuseok?

2. Thanksgiving History The first thanksgiving was in 1621.
English people tried to go to “The New World,” but went too far north.
Oh no, we’re going north!
England
The New World

3. Cold and Hungry
It was very cold, and the Englishmen had no food. They were going to die.
But the Native Americans gave food to the English people.

4. Purpose of Holiday
Past: Celebrate harvest. Included dancing, singing, and a large meal
Present: Special day to give thanks for everything you are grateful for

5. Chuseok History What are the origins of Chuseok?
From the Silla kingdom.
Maybe from 55 BC.
Began as a weaving contest.

6. Purpose of Holiday
Past: Celebrate good harvest and full moon. Activities include tug of war, ssireum, archery and gama fighting.
Present: Spend time with family members

7. Thanksgiving It’s on the fourth Thursday of November.
Many people see their families.
There are so many people at the airport on the Wednesday before!

8. Thanksgiving Dinner It is a very, very, very big meal.
Many people start eating early. There’s so much food!

9. Thanksgiving Dinner
Turkey

10. Thanksgiving Foods Stuffing
Bread cooked inside the bird with spices and other meats

11. Thanksgiving Dinner
Gravy
Made from turkey juices.
Mashed potatoes

12. Thanksgiving Dinner Many other side dishes: Green beans sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce (sweetened sauce made from a bitter red berry)

13. Chuseok
What are the foods of Chuseok?
In English, please.

14. 송편 (Rice cake)
What’s inside?
beans
chestnuts
Sesame seeds

15. What do you do after dinner?
Play go stop!
Get money from Grandma!

16. See your ancestors…
Cut the grass.
Go to the grave.

17. See your ancestors…
Pay respects to ancestors.

18. After Dinner…
Americans watch American football!

19. The Day After Thanksgiving
Shopping
The day after Thanksgiving, many Americans begin shopping for Christmas presents.

20. Quiz When is Thanksgiving? The fourth Thursday of November.
What is the traditional meal?
Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, yams, green beans, and cranberry sauce.
What do many Americans do the day after Thanksgiving?
Go shopping.

21. Venn Diagram
Play go stop, Turkey, special foods, songpyeon, play poker, watch football, bow to ancestors, travelers, see family, rest, 4th Thursday, cut the grass, weaving contest, play card games, go Christmas shopping, full moon, go home, no school