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NB2 - Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving became a holiday nearly 400 years ago, originating with a feast in 1621 between the pilgrims and the Iroquois Indians in Massachusetts. Today, families celebrate by gathering for a harvest feast that typically includes turkey and various side dishes, while also participating in new traditions like parades and sports events. Thanksgiving is a holiday focused on gratitude and togetherness.
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- 2. The origin ofThanksgivingThe origin of Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving became a holiday almost 400 years ago. • In 1620, the first Spanish explorers arrived and settled down in Massachusetts. • The Iroquois Indians greeted the pilgrims, and one year later, in 1621, they had a Thanksgiving Feast. OPTIONAL TASK: Look at the underlined verbs. What tense are they? What are their infinitives?
- 3. Thanksgiving CelebrationsThanksgiving Celebrations •On Thanksgiving, families get together and have a big harvest feast! • They eat turkey, corn, stuffing, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce. • Everyone gets a BIG stomachache! OPTIONAL TASK: Give a definition for the underlined words. Use a dictionary if necessary.
- 4. Thanksgiving traditionsThanksgiving traditions •On Thanksgiving Day, families gather, eat sing, and thank people for coming to their celebration! • It is a thankful holiday! OPTIONAL TASK: Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in your country? If not, is there a similar festivity in your country?
- 5. Other Thanksgiving customsOtherThanksgiving customs • Nowadays, there are new traditions, like parades, sports events and many special television programs. • The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, for example, is an annual parade presented by Macy’s, a famous U.S. chain of department stores. DID YOU KNOW… Greenday’s song ‘Macy’s Day Parade’ is a reference to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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- 7. A Powerpoint presentationfor students of Nivel Básico 2 Edited and adapted by Sergio Viñals EOI Cartagena THE ENDTHE END