版介绍感恩节.ppt

Thanksgiving Day; In the United States, the fourth Thursday in November is called Thanksgiving Day. On that day, Americans give thanks for the blessings they have enjoyed during the year. Thanksgiving Day is the most truly American of the national Holidays in the United States and is most closely connected with the earliest history of the country.; 1: Origin 由来 2:Celebration 庆祝 (1)Food 食物 (2)Activity 活动 3:Tanksgiving Day inspiration 感恩节感悟;Origin; In 1620, the settlers, or Pilgrims, they sailed to America on the May flower, seeking a place where they could have freedom of worship. After a tempestuous two-month voyage they landed at in icy November, what is now Plymouth, Massachusetts. During their first winter, over half of the settlers died of starvation or epidemics. Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. ; All summer long they waited for the harvests with great anxiety, knowing that their lives and the future existence of the colony depended on the coming harvest. Finally the fields produced a yield rich beyond expectations. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to the Lord be fixed. Years later, President of the United States proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today. ; It reminds us of the history that the pilgrims left Europe for religious freedom and established their new country. Thanksgiving Day is usually a family day. People always celebrate with big dinners and happy reunions. ;Celebration;; They eat roast turkey, corn, potatoes, pumpkin pie, and so on. ;The Turkey Association estimates that just on Thanksgiving Day Americans ateTurkeys.;pumpkin pie;Activities on Thanksgiving Day; American president will forgive two turkeys in white house bef