What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is an American and
Canadian Holiday. It is celebrated on
the last Thursday of November. On this
day, people have big dinners and give
thanks for everything they have in their
lives.
Who are they?
The Pilgrims were
the first people to
come to America.
They arrived in
1621.
Pilgrims
What is the Mayflower?
The Mayflower
is the ship that
brought the
pilgrims to
America.
This ship
belonged to
Christopher
Columbus.
Who are they?
When the Pilgrims
came to the
America, they found
Native Americans.
 Native Americans
are people that
lived in America
before anyone else.
 Native Americans
helped the pilgrims
build homes and find
food.

Native Americans
The pilgrims were so happy and thankful
with the Native Americans. In return, the
pilgrims made a big dinner for the Native
Americans.
The first Thanksgiving dinner
What do people do on
Thanksgiving?
People have big
dinners with
their families and
spend time
together.
 People pray and
give thanks for all
the good things
they have in their
lives.

Do you recognize this?
Mashed
Potatoes
Turkey
Gravy
Corn
Do you recognize this?
Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Do you recognize this?
On Thanksgiving, people will
watch football games with
their families.
American Football
Do you recognize this?
On the morning of
Thanksgiving day, people will
watch the Macys Thankgiving
Parade.
Thanksgiving marks the
beginning of the Christmas
Holiday season.
The Macys
Thanksgiving
Parade
New York City
Black Friday
The day after
Thanksgiving, it is
called Black
Friday!
 Black Friday is a
shopping day.
Everything in the
stores is in
discount.
 Stores open at
4am and people
go crazy!

What do you think about
Thanksgiving?
What foods would you add to your
Thanksgiving dinner?
Have you ever watched a football game? What is
your opinion about this American sport?
What is your favorite store?
What are you thankful for?
Thanksgiving letter

Write a small letter to someone that you
want to thank. Remember all the nice
things that they have done for you and tell
them in this letter. This letter can be for
anybody like your mother, father, sister,
brother or a friend.
My Thanksgiving letter
Dear Mom,
Thank you for everything you have done for
me.You are the best mom and I love you
very much. Thank you for always helping
me with my homework and for always
cleaning my room. I also want to thank
you for always cooking for me.You are
the best cook.
I Love always,
Your daughter