Thanksgiving

words

• Thank • Native Americans

• To say grace • To pray
• turkey • Communal
• To celebrate • Blessing: áldás
• National holiday
• Grace: kegyelem
• Pumpkin pie
• feast
• Harvest
 What do you think?

• What is Thanksgiving?
• Where is it celebrated?
• When is it celebrated?
• Why is it celebrated?
• How is it celebrated?
 What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday
celebrated primarily in the United States
and Canada.
When is it celebrated?
In the USA:
USA on the fourth Thursday of
November
In Canada:
Canada Thanksgiving is celebrated each year
on the second Monday of October
 What do they celebrate?
• Historically, Thanksgiving began as a tradition
of celebrating the harvest of the year.
 How do they celebrate?
• The customs remind the people of:
–ancient celebrations of harvest,
– thankfulness for peace,
– the native Americans.
 Custom of Praying
For centuries, 'Thanksgiving Day' is associated
with communal prayers in church and in
homes.
People offer various meal time prayers during
the day.
It is a time, when mankind thanks God for all his
blessings and grace.
grace
 Custom of Family Dinner

• Everyone follows the custom of family dinner

and reunion religiously every year.
• Feasts are usually held at home.
• It is a time to enjoy their favorite 'Roasted
Turkey' with the family.