The document discusses several American traditions associated with Thanksgiving. It describes how the Pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 and had the first Thanksgiving with the Native Americans. It then summarizes the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, from its origins in 1924 to its growth into a national televised event by the 1950s. Finally, it lists some typical foods served for the Thanksgiving meal and explains that Americans give thanks before eating.

1. Thanksgiving: An American Tradition

2. The First Settlers: The Pilgrims Pilgrims left England in search of religious freedom They went to Holland but didn´t like it and left for the New World (America)‏

3. The New World On September 6th, 1620 the Pilgrims left Europe to go to America on a boat called the Mayflower

4. Plymouth, Massachusetts They first arrived to Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621 This is the year of the first Thanksgiving Monument Plymouth Rock

5. Macy´s Thanksgiving Day Parade

6. History 1924- First Macy´s parade Macy´s employees marched down 34´th Street in Manhattan, NY The parade had floats and music

7. History 2 1927- The parade added live animals and balloons Santa Claus comes at the end of the parade and simbolizes the finale

8. Macy´s parade continued 1947- 1´st national telecast 1947- Miracle on 34´th Street movie made with real footage of parade 1955- Parade first shown on TV on NBC

9. The parade today Helium balloons with characters such as: Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Bugs Bunny, Snoopy, Felix the Cat (1´st balloon ever used)‏ Floats Broadway acts, Marching Bands, Radio City Rockettes, Celebrities

11. Homecoming Welcomes back former students to their University Watch a sports game (usually football)‏ Announcing of the Homecoming King and Queen as voted by students

12. Thanksgiving Meal Here are some of the typical Thanksgiving foods Typical to New England region Same foods as eaten at 1´st Thanksgiving

13. Giving Thanks Before the meal we give thanks for the good things we have in our lives ie: health, family, friends, food, homes, jobs,etc… Mention loved ones who have passed away Dig in!

14. An American Tradition