Thanksgiving Day

Then and Now

The first Thanksgiving Day
• The first Thanksgiving celebration was in 1621. It was originally a
celebration to give thanks for a good harvest.
• About one hundred English men, women and children sailed to
America on the ship The Mayflower in 1620.Life was very difficult
at first and a lot of them died. The local Native Americans were very
friendly and they taught them how to grow and cook new types of
food
• In the autumn, the settlers celebrated their first year in the new
country. They invited the Native Americans to their celebration
because they wanted to thank them. They cooked a big meal with
local food and the first Thanksgiving lasted three days.
The Mayflower
The Pilgrims on Mayflower
The first Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving today
• In 1863, president Abraham Lincoln made
Thanksgiving Day in November a national holiday.

• Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day on the

fourth Thursday of November.
Thanksgiving today
• Thanksgiving day is a time for families to get
together.
Thanksgiving today-meal
• The Thanksgiving meal usually consists of a big roast turkey, sweet
potatoes, cornbread and cranberry sauce.
Thanksgiving today-The New York Parade
Thanksgiving today-modern day traditions
• A few days before Thanksgiving, there’s a funny ceremony at the White House.
The President oficially pardons a turkey!The turkey goes to live on a farm for the
rest of its life.
Thanksgiving today-modern day traditions
• A few days before Thanksgiving, there’s a funny ceremony at the White House.
The President oficially pardons a turkey!The turkey goes to live on a farm for the
rest of its life.
Thanksgiving today-modern day traditions
• The Day after Thanksgiving Day is called Black Friday. It’s the start of the
Christmas shopping season. The shops are full of people buying Christmas presents
for their families and friends.
Thanksgiving today
Thanksgiving -22nd of November 2018