sweet english: Thanksgiving Day

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Thursday, 27 November 2014

Thanksgiving Day

Hi guys!

Today, American people celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie and vegetables.Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.

Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities or towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season.Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and to visit family and friends.

Most government offices, businesses, schools and other organizations are closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day (called Black Friday).

If you are interested on more information about this important American festival and its origin, click on the image or look in the labels for the "Thanksgiving Day".

Enjoy!