Hey Teachers! Thanksgiving Day is coming soon and you need to be prepared for this celebration. We’ve created the perfect resource for you and your pupils. At the end of this post you’ll find a link that contains a pumpkin craft and a reading activity to learn important information about this date.
When did Thanksgiving start getting celebrated?
Thanksgiving combines the traditions of different groups of people. Travellers and migrants brought different religious traditions from Europe to the United States and Canada. The best known is the celebration held by the pilgrims in what is now Massachusetts. After their journey across the Atlantic Ocean on the famous Mayflower ship, the pilgrims, were very happy and they wanted to give thanks for successfully making the long boat journey.
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada and the US?
Nowadays, In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. In the United States, it is on the fourth Thursday in November. For most Americans and Canadians, it is a day for coming together with family and friends to share a large meal. It is an occasion to spend time with loved ones and express gratitude for the year that has passed. In many households there is a tradition of everyone seated at the table sharing what they are most grateful for.
What are some family Thanksgiving tradition?
Thanksgiving dinner traditionally includes roast turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and, for dessert, apple, pumpkin or pecan pies. Every family has its own recipes, sometimes secret recipes handed down through generations. Turkey, a bird native to North America, is the unofficial mascot of Thanksgiving, with roast turkey on the menu and turkey decorations on the wall.
Are there parades on Thanksgiving Day?
Parades are another common part of the festivities. In the United States, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place in New York City on the morning of Thanksgiving. It’s one of the world’s largest parades and is broadcast nationwide. A similar Thanksgiving parade happens in Canada as part of the Kitchener–Waterloo Oktoberfest, a multi-day autumn festival.
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