感恩節(jié)英文thanksgiving day 精編版

1、Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. It is a holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States. Thanksgiving is a unique American festival which started in 1621. In 1863, President Abraham Linc

2、oln declared the last Thursday in November as a national holiday of Thanksgiving. Finally in 1941, Congress declared that the holiday would be celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in November. Origin of Thanksgiving Food of Thanksgiving Activities of Thanksgiving Celebration in America What

3、should we do? Origin of Thanksgiving Day In Sep.1620, some pilgrims couldnt tolerate the rules of the church in England. So they sailed to Holland . Its better, but they were not satisfied. To seek religious freedom, they begun the journey to America by the ship Mayflower. After 65 days, they set gr

4、ound at Plymouth Rock on Dec.11,1620. Its winter then. But there was not enough food and its very cold, and they didnt adapted to the environment. After the harsh winter, only 56 survived. The next year, with the help of the native Indians, they have a nice harvest. Then they decided to celebrate wi

5、th a feast. It lasted for 3 days. Pilgrims and servants Mayflower To seek religious freedom September, 1620 After 65 days Plymouth Rock On December 11, 1620 Not enough food and the harsh winter Only 56 survived The next year A beautiful harvest with the help of the native Indians in1621 The 1st Than

6、ksgiving Day The copy of Mayflower Residential site Nowadays , the contents of Thanksgiving Day are much richer, including Thanksgiving dinner, the parades and a great number of TV specials. Food of Thanksgiving Day Cornbread Venison (印第安人帶來了5頭鹿) Ducks & Geese Wild Turkey Garlic and Onions Pumpk

7、in Pudding Indian Pudding Salad Fruits like apples and grapes Typical Food on Thanksgiving Turkey Sweet Potatoes Pumpkin Pies Turkey mashed potatoes Presidential Turkey Pardon Pardoning turkeys began in 1947 during the reign of President Truman. On this day, in the White House, the president of Amer

8、ica will choose one or two turkeys to set free. No one can kill them. The chosen turkey will be sent to a farm and live the rest of its life there. I think thats a way to express thanks to the nature. Activities of Thanksgiving soccer match Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade Macys Thanksgiving day parade

9、 梅西感恩節(jié)大游行始于1924年，是全美最盛大的感恩節(jié)慶典，游行的最大特色是眾多巨大的卡通造型氣球。 Celebration in America Thanksgiving Day in America is a time to offer thanks, of family gatherings(reunions) and holiday meals. A time of turkeys, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. A time for Indian corn, holiday parades and giant balloons. During the dinn

10、ers, the family members may also say a few lines of thanks or chant a special prayer. Expressions on how to offer thanks Expressions on how to offer thanks thank sb. for doing sth give thanks to sb. for doing sth be thankful to sb. for doing sth be grateful to sb. for doing sth appreciate ones doing

11、 sth owe thanks to sb. for doing sth What should we do? Say thanks to your family! ?Say thanks to your teachers! ?Say thanks to your friends! ?Say thanks to the strangers! ?Say thanks to everyone! and ?The day after Thanksgiving The day after Thanksgiving Day is the Black Friday! Why we call it Black Friday? Because its the beginning of the crazy shopping month between Thanksgiving and Christmas. On this day almost all stores are on HUGE sales. You h