Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day is a traditional North American holiday celebrated at the end of the harvest season...

It is on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States

Thanksgiving began as a religious observance to thank God.

In 1620 the pilgrims set sail for America on a ship called the “Mayflower”. There were 100 people on the ship. It took 67 days to sail from England to Plymouth in Massachusetts.

There were some people who lived in America already. They were called Indians. They saw the Pilgrims suffering and they decided to help them.

In the fall of 1621 the pilgrims had a good harvest. To give thanks to God for the harvest the Pilgrims decided to have a feast.

They invited Indians to the feast. It lasted for 3 days. This feast was the beginning of Thanksgiving holiday.

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PARADE

Every Thanksgiving, Macy’s department store organizes a parade in New York City.