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THANKSGIVING

IN THE US

Celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November

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Pilgrims and Native Americans

  • Started after the first harvest in the “New World”
  • The Pilgrims and the Native Americans came together to give thanks for the food and eat together
  • The Native Americans help was vital to the survival of the Pilgrims
  • Colonizers and settlers in (modern) USA have a long history of mistreating and hurting Native Americans but Thankgiving is a happy holiday

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Traditional Meal

  • Turkey
  • Gravy
  • Stuffing
  • Mashed potatoes
  • Green beans
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Cranberry sauce
  • Pumpkin pie

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The Pilgrims voyage on the Mayflower

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Cornucopia

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Carving the turkey

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Harvesting the crops

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Thanksgiving Feast

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Macy´s Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Thanksgiving Jeopardy