Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Things to be thankful for. THANKSGIVING 2010

Thanksgving, one of the most important festivities in the US, is almost here. The time is come to learn about how people celebrate it.

Did you know that...

...Thanksgiving is always celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November?
...in Canada, Thanksgiving is in October?
...the turkey, the cornucopia, the corn or the pumpkin are the symbols of this holiday?
...people give thanks for everything good in their lives?
...every year, the President of the United States pardons the life of a turkey, which ends up in Disneyland?
...every year, there's a spectacular parade in many American cities like New York or Chicago?


If you want to read about Thanksgiving traditions, click on the image below:


Now some history. What's the origin of this festivity? Where do its main traditions come from? Take some time to watch this video:



YOU ARE THE HISTORIAN. Hey, don't miss this!!! Click again on the picture below if you want to find out more about the festivity. It will be worth your time, believe me!!





And to finish, let's have some fun:






For all of you, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Happy Thanksgiving for you too!!:D

Leticia said...

Thanks, Elena!