THANKSGIVING PRESENTATION

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Thanksgiving Day

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When and where?

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the USA and in Puerto Rico each year on the Fourth Thursday of November. It's a holiday. People don't go to work and schools are closed.

Traditions

Do you know about any of these traditions?

THE STORY OF THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

THANKSGIVING DINNER FOOD (USA)

Thanksgiving food (in Puerto rico)

MACY'S DAY PARADE

Each year, on Thanksgiving day, a huge parade takes place in the streets of New York City. There are giant helium-filled balloons, marching bands, songs and muscial performances Families watch it on TV.

TURKEY PARDON

Each year, the President of the United States receives a gift of two live turkeys. At a White House ceremony, the president traditionally "pardons" the turkey so they can live on a farm.

The turkey trot!

On the morning of Thanksgiving, people participate in a footrace called the Turkey "Trot". Whoever finishes in first place, wins a turkey to take home!

family activities

Most families play games and sports together like "American Football". They also decorate the house for Christmas, and go gift shopping on Black Friday.

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