Thanksgiving

What is Thanksgiving?

A holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada

In the US: the 4th Thursday of November (this year, November 24th) In Canada: the 2nd Monday of October

An annual tradition in the United States since 1863

A day to “give thanks” by gathering with family for a traditional meal

The First Thanksgiving

Pilgrims

Native Americans

1621

Thanksgiving Food

Sweet potato

casserole

Turkey

Mashed potatoes

Stuffing Cranberry sauce

Pumpkin pie!

After dinner…

Leftovers :)

The Day After Thanksgiving…

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“Black Friday”

Always on the Friday after Thanksgiving.

A day when stores open VERY early and have big discounts.

Quantities are limited, so people line up outside the stores before they open to be the first to enter

The End!

Questions?