thanksgiving day custom.ppt

Thanksgiving Day ThanksgivingThanksgiving means thankful and giving thanks. Pilgrims had a good harvest the next year. Everyone was happy and thankful. They invited the Indians and celebrated the harvest with a big dinner. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. History In 1789, Geroge W. proclaimed it as a notional holiday. But some were opposed. Tomas Jefferson disagreed. History Magazine editor spent 40 years … In 1863, president Lincoln announced the last Thursday in Nov. as… in 1941, Thanksgiving was finally decided by Congress ? In many parts of the world a day is set side to give thanks. The date and customs may vary from country to country but the desire to take time to reflect on lifes blessings remains the same. Lots of different countries celebrate a holiday like Thanksgiving. Whenever it is, its a great time to be really thankful for all of your friends, and family! People have family reunion, inviting their friends, too. Big dinners. Have fun! In the U.S.A., it is a time for family, food, and football, and marks the unofficial beginning to the winter holiday season. Thanksgiving Grace Dear Lord, Thank you for my life. Bless the food and my family. Also bless my friends, shelter, and love and peace. In Jesus name we pray. AMEN God is great, God is good. Thank you for our daily food. Bless us even as we pray. Guide and keep us through this day.  turkey expressions Who are you thankful to?What are you thankful for? I’m thankful to my parents. They take care of me. I’m thankful to________. He/ She/ They _______________________. * Pre-reading Questions When is Thanksgiving Day? What is the history of Thanksgiving Day? What do they eat? What do people do on Thanksgiving Day? How do people celebrate Thanksgiving Day? Thanksgiving Day is the most truly American of the national Holidays in the United States and is most closely c