Thanksgiving
American Chuseok?
Thanksgiving History
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The first thanksgiving was in 1621.
English people tried to go to “The New World,”
but went too far north.
Oh no, we’re
going north!
The New World
England
Cold and Hungry
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It was very cold, and the Englishmen had no
food. They were going to die.
But the Native Americans gave food to the
English people.
Purpose of Holiday
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Past: Celebrate harvest. Included dancing,
singing, and a large meal
Present: Special day to give thanks for
everything you are grateful for
Chuseok History
What are the origins of Chuseok?
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From the Silla kingdom.
Maybe from 55 BC.
Began as a weaving contest.
Purpose of Holiday
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Past: Celebrate good harvest and full moon. Activities
include tug of war, ssireum, archery and gama
fighting.
Present: Spend time with family members
Thanksgiving
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It’s on the fourth Thursday of November.
Many people see their families.
There are so many people at the airport on the
Wednesday before!
Thanksgiving Dinner
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It is a very, very, very big meal.
Many people start eating early. There’s so
much food!
Thanksgiving Dinner
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Turkey
Thanksgiving Foods
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Stuffing
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Bread cooked inside the bird with spices and other
meats
Thanksgiving Dinner
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Gravy
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Made from turkey juices.
Mashed potatoes
Thanksgiving Dinner
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Many other side dishes:
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Green beans
sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce (sweetened sauce made from a
bitter red berry)
Chuseok
What are the foods of Chuseok?
In English, please.
송편 (Rice cake)
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What’s inside?
beans
chestnuts
Sesame
seeds
What do you do after dinner?
Play go stop!
Get money from
Grandma!
See your ancestors…
Cut the grass.
Go to the grave.
See your ancestors…
Pay respects to ancestors.
After Dinner…
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Americans watch American football!
The Day After Thanksgiving
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Shopping
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The day after Thanksgiving, many Americans
begin shopping for Christmas presents.
Quiz
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When is Thanksgiving?
The fourth Thursday of November.
What is the traditional meal?
Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, yams, green
beans, and cranberry sauce.
What do many Americans do the day after
Thanksgiving?
Go shopping.
Venn Diagram
Play go stop, Turkey, special foods, songpyeon,
play poker, watch football, bow to ancestors,
travelers, see family, rest, 4th Thursday, cut the
grass, weaving contest, play card games, go
Christmas shopping, full moon, go home, no
school