Thanksgiving traditions in the US

WHAT IS THANKSGIVING?

When is Thanksgiving?

It is always on the fourth Thursday of November.

Where is it Celebrated?

How did Thanksgiving begin?

In 1620, a group of British people sailed from England to America in a big ship.

How long do you think it took the English travelers to cross the ocean?

66 DAYS!

When the English people arrived in America, the Native Americans offered them food. They had

a big feast. They were very thankful.

How is Thanksgiving celebrated now?

One sixth (1/6) of all turkeys sold in the U.S. each year are consumed on Thanksgiving day.

Has anyone heard of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade?

^Pink Panther (1988)

Bugs Bunny (1989) >

What was the first balloon in the parade?

Felix the Cat (1927). After the parade, he was let go. He floated up into the sky. Once he was high up, he

exploded. Several people were injured.

< The Cat in the Hat (1997)

Pikachu (2003) >

New this year!