Thanksgiving Day

By:
Isa Ruth
Jacqueline
Nataniele
Rebeca Esther
 1. Thanksgiving Origin
2. Thanksgiving Day in the USA
3. Thanksgiving Day in Brazil
4. Symbols/ Typical dishes/Traditions

Thanksgiving Origin
In the 16th (sixteenth) century, in Plymouth Colony, Massachusetts, a region
called New England, the villagers held a feast to celebrate that year's food
harvest. That's because they went through very harsh winters.

It was from 1620, after many bad weather conditions, that the pilgrims who
founded the village began to celebrate the good harvest.

In 1621, in order, to repeat the thanks for the harvests, the governor of the
village organized the “Feast in the Autumn” between the English settlers and
Native Americans. This event consisted of varied dishes with corn, fish, ducks,
and turkeys.

Since then, the party has become traditional in the United States and Canada.
Other countries that celebrate Thanksgiving are: Grenada (Caribbean), Liberia
(Africa), Norfolk Island (Australia) and the Netherlands (Europe).

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday of

November. Despite not being very popular in Brazil, in the United States it is a
holiday, being almost as important as Christmas.

The meaning of thanksgiving is to give thanks. So, this is a day of

thanksgiving, where families get together and record - with gratitude to God -
the good things that happen throughout the year.

Originally, the date was celebrated after the harvest season, precisely to thank
the abundance of agricultural production. Interesting to note that this day,
which is not associated with any religion, became popular with the religion of
the years, thus being celebrated by everyone, regardless of creed.
 Thanksgiving Day in the USA
In the United States, people usually travel to spend this celebration with their
family.

About 50 million turkeys are eaten on Thanksgiving Day in the United States,
which is why the date is popularly known as “Turkey Day”.

Thanksgiving Day was elected a festive day in the United States by then
President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, but it was not until 1941 that the date
became a national holiday.

Furthermore, Thanksgiving is celebrated with feasts, prayers, and parades.

Macy's is responsible for the biggest Thanksgiving parade in the world. Known
as Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, the parade has been held in New York
since 1924.

Thanksgiving Day in Brazil

In Brazil, Thanksgiving Day is not very popular, but it is usually celebrated by
families of American or Canadian origin, because this date is very important in
the United States and in Canada.

The date is also celebrated in Brazil at language schools, taking advantage of

the opportunity to promote American culture.

Just like in the United States, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in Brazil on the
4th Thursday of November. In Canada, Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the
2nd Monday of October, earlier, due to the harvest season.

The date was instituted in Brazil through Law No. 781, in 1949. The
commemoration was suggested by Joaquim Nabuco, when he was Brazil's
ambassador to the United States.
 Symbols/ Typical dishes/Traditions
• Symbols
Turkey, Corn, pumpkins, and cranberry Sauce are symbols that represent the
first day of thanksgiving, all of which are Present in decorations and cards
celebrating the date.

• Typical dishes
- Turkey,
- Mashed potatoes,
- Pumpkins,
- Cranberry sauce,
- Meat sauce.
- Cookies

• Traditions
- Watch Parade
- Take a nap
- Watch the American football game.
- Running
- Say a prayer.

O come, let us sing unto the Lord.

Let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvations.
Let us make come before his presence with thanksgiving,
And make Joyful noise unto him with Psalms. Psalms 95:1-2

What are you grateful for today?

♫Thank You for loving and setting me free

Thank You for giving
Your life just for me
How I thank You
Jesus, I thank You
Gratefully thank You
Thank You. ♫
Thank You, Lord - Hillsong Worship

Happy Thanksgiving Day