Time to give thanks for what we have - THANKSGIVING 2013

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 two turkeys, one of which is named National Thanksgiving Turkey?
...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:

Want to know some facts about the ship that took the Pilgrims to America? Watch the video THE MAYFLOWER DECONSTRUCTED (source: History Channel)

Millions of turkeys will be stuffed, roasted, carved, and served this Thanksgiving. But today, one lucky bird will be granted a reprieve in the form of a PRESIDENTIAL PARDON. Watch President Barack Obama granting the official pardon to Cobbler & Gobbler, last year's lucky turkeys.

With subtitles!!

This year, this important event will take place today, November 27, the day before the festivity. Would you like to meet the candidates?






















One of these two turkeys will be happy enough to be named National Thanksgiving Turkey 2013 and will be able to live a golden retirement at some privileged place like Mount Vernon, Virginia. If you wish, you can listen to them gobble and even vote for your favourite candidate on Facebook! Click here.

To find out more about the history of this tradition, click here.

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!!!