HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Student Name: Yanique Anderson

Date: 11.24.09

Mr. Jiang, MECPS

What is the history of Thanksgiving?

• The custom of thanksgiving days spread from Plymouth to other New England colonies. During the American Revolution (1775-1783), the Americans observed eight special days of thanks for victories and for being saved from dangers. In 1789, President George Washington issued a general proclamation naming November 26 a national day of thanksgiving.

When• For thousands of years,

people in many parts of the world have held harvest festivals. The American Thanksgiving Day grew out of these harvest home celebrations. For this reason, the holiday takes place late in the fall, after the crops have been gathered

•Thanksgiving is celebrated the fourth Thursday of November in the United States

• People may celebrate the day with family gatherings, feasting, and prayer. For many people, Thanksgiving calls forth memories of tables crowded with food, happy reunions, football games, and religious contemplation.

How do we celebrate?

Tradition• Thanksgiving Day is

a day set aside each year in the United States and Canada for giving thanks and remembering the blessings of life.

What do you like the most about Thanksgiving?

• The Church Ceremonies

• The Food• The Fun• The Quality Time

Spent With Family and Friends.

My Wishes and Greeting on Thanksgiving

• The Lord has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.

• HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY