感恩节英文说明.ppt

Western festival History of the festival In 1620,they sailed to America on the “May flower”, seeking a place where they could have freedom of worship. the fields produced a yield rich beyond expectations. And therefore it was decided that a day of thanksgiving to Gods grace Thanksgiving Day In the United States, the fourth Thursday in November is called Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day is the most truly American of the national Holidays in the United States On Thanksgiving day, the United States, the whole country is very lively People’s favorite game is the pumpkin run. In this competition ,everyone use a teaspoon pushing pumpkin run. Of course, your hands are not allowed to touch the pumpkin. The smaller teaspoon is, the more interesting the game. What do we eat on Thanksgiving Day? roast turkey (烤火鸡) pumpkin pie (南瓜馅饼) mince pie (碎肉馅饼) cranberry juice (小红莓汁) Of all the symbols of thanksgiving, the turkey is most familiar and widespread its sharp features, bright hues and majestic appearance Now it is being raised in large numbers and some of the commonplace species that are popular are Bronze, Narragansett, White Holland, and Bourbon Red During the dinners, the family members may also utter a few lines of thanks or chant a special prayer. Turkey release ceremony The annual ceremony of the presidential turkey released in 1947, President Truman began in the reign, but in fact the traditional rituals can be traced back to the Civil War President Lincolns time in power. One day in 1863, Lincolns son, Ted suddenly broke into a cabinet meeting pardon pet turkey named Jack, as it was sent to the White House, turkey, Thanksgiving is about to become dinner. November 22, 2006, George W. Bush in the White House Rose Garden ceremony held Thanksgiving release, pardon the one called bird turkey. Obama , Thanksgiving turkey pardon. And the turkey was named courage. This is also his office, the first turkey pardon. Obama net worth and protect th