Thanksgiving is a traditionally American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. People come together with family, watch parades, and eat a large meal including turkey, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and pumpkin or pecan pie. The oldest family member typically says a prayer of thanks while everyone holds hands. Thanksgiving dates back to the Pilgrims who survived their first winter with help from Native Americans and has been a national holiday since 1863 when President Lincoln declared it. The holiday is meant to foster traditions of gratitude and togetherness.

2. • Thanksgiving is a typically American Festival.
It is America’s biggest holiday. It’s a time
when people get together with their families,
watch parades and eat a very big special meal.

3. • As you can see from the
slide, there is a special
Thanksgiving etiquette
for the table setting.
A properlly set table is
the first step to an
enjoyable Thanksgiving
meal.

4. • These are examples of Thanksgiving
table settings and special centerpieces:

5. The traditional Thanksgiving menu
includes:
• Turkey stuffed with bread crumbs and
roast potatoes, cranberry sauce
• Mashed potatoes
• Green salad, vegetables
• Corn bread
• Cheese and salami
• Caramel pop corn
• Pumpkin pie
• Pecan pie
• Cheesecake

6. • Thanksgiving is always on the 4th
Thursday in November. It is a sort of
religious festival where Americans
thank God for the good moments of the
year.

7. • The oldest member of the family
recites a prayer while the others hold
hands around the table.

8. • Here’s an example
of a Thanksgiving
prayer:

9. • American
children learn
to be thankful
for what life
gives them
everyday.
• So they are
invited to:

10. • Thanksgiving is a very old festival. It
dates back to the Piligrim Fathers who
arrived in America on a ship called The
May Flower.

11. • They survived thanks to some friendly
Indians who helped them to grow corn.

12. President Lincoln made Thanksgiving a
National Holiday in the U.S.

13. • Thanksgiving is a tradition day. Traditions are a
way of passing along our beliefs or customs. They
help us to belong and connect.
So Thanksgiving is an invitation to...
... And be thankful.

14. Here are some examples of
Thanksgiving Blessings Mix
• Pretzels : arms folded in prayer;
freedom sought by those who
founded the U.S.
• (candy)Corn: sacrifices of the
pilgrims’ first winter. Food was so
scarce that settlers survived on just
a few kernels of corn a day.
• Nuts or seeds: promise of a future
harvest.
• Dried fruit: harvest gifts of a
bountiful land.
• M & Ms: memories of those who
came before us to guide us to a
blessed future.
• Kiss chocolate: the love of family

15. When you are thankful, you share.
So, please, let’s share this blessing:
May your home be full of joy,
May your hearts be knit with love,
May you be thankful for your life.

16. • Power Point Presentation
By
Paola Iorio
School year: 2014/2015
Class 5^ A