? ?Four weeks ago US children dressed
as monsters and asked for sweets. That was Halloween. In a few weeks American
houses will be red and green and filled with presents for Christmas. ?
?As if all this isn’t enough, on Thursday this week, America will enjoy
another festival—Thanksgiving. Children will have two days off school, shops
will close and houses will be filled with families enjoying mountains of food.
Every year, in Gainesville, Florida, all entire class celebrates Thanksgiving
together. The class dresses up and puts on plays for their families. After the
plays the families share a feast of traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey
and pumpkin pie. ? ?Dean Foster, an 11-year-old boy will take part
in this celebration. He said: "I love Thanksgiving because it means time off
school, lots of nice food and a happy family. "His brother Ben, nine, said :
"The best thing about Thanksgiving, is that when it is finished, it is time to
start Christmas. " ? ?But behind the food and the large amount of
money spent there is another message. On Thursday evening, Dean and Ben’s family
will make a basket and put it on the table as they eat their evening meal. Each
of them will write a list of things that they are thankful for and place the
paper in the basket. The family will read the pieces of paper and take time to
thank God and each other for providing them with comfortable and happy
lives. ? ?Thanksgiving is a traditional festival that started in
1621, when the first pilgrims arrived in the US to start new lire. After a hard
year, they had a big autumn harvest. They held a feast and invited the native
American Indians along to thank God for giving them enough food. ?
?Many countries celebrate Thanksgiving. They often fall after the fields
have been harvested and the crops collected for
winter.
? ?Four weeks ago US children dressed
as monsters and asked for sweets. That was Halloween. In a few weeks American
houses will be red and green and filled with presents for Christmas. ?
?As if all this isn’t enough, on Thursday this week, America will enjoy
another festival—Thanksgiving. Children will have two days off school, shops
will close and houses will be filled with families enjoying mountains of food.
Every year, in Gainesville, Florida, all entire class celebrates Thanksgiving
together. The class dresses up and puts on plays for their families. After the
plays the families share a feast of traditional Thanksgiving foods like turkey
and pumpkin pie. ? ?Dean Foster, an 11-year-old boy will take part
in this celebration. He said: "I love Thanksgiving because it means time off
school, lots of nice food and a happy family. "His brother Ben, nine, said :
"The best thing about Thanksgiving, is that when it is finished, it is time to
start Christmas. " ? ?But behind the food and the large amount of
money spent there is another message. On Thursday evening, Dean and Ben’s family
will make a basket and put it on the table as they eat their evening meal. Each
of them will write a list of things that they are thankful for and place the
paper in the basket. The family will read the pieces of paper and take time to
thank God and each other for providing them with comfortable and happy
lives. ? ?Thanksgiving is a traditional festival that started in
1621, when the first pilgrims arrived in the US to start new lire. After a hard
year, they had a big autumn harvest. They held a feast and invited the native
American Indians along to thank God for giving them enough food. ?
?Many countries celebrate Thanksgiving. They often fall after the fields
have been harvested and the crops collected for
winter.
When are turkey and pumpkin pie eaten?
A.On Halloween. B.On Thursday. C.On Thanksgiving. D.On Christmas Day.
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