Презентация по английскому языку на тему Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving day Thanksgiving DayThanksgiving Day is one of the most favorite holidays in the United States. Fourth ThursdayEvery fourth Thursday of October American people celebrate this holiday.  Big family dinnerThey usually stay at home and have a big family dinner.  This dayThis day has a very important meaning in the history of America. First Thanksgiving dayThe first Thanksgiving day was celebrated by pilgrims in autumn of 1621. They were European travelers who sailed on “Mayflower” ship and tried to find the New World. Native American IndiansBefore their arrival to America the country was inhabited by Native American Indians. Difficult lifeHowever, when they settled here, life was quite difficult. There was nothing to eat and nowhere to live. First winterFirst winter was especially difficult and many people couldn’t survive without fresh food. In springIn spring Native Indians taught pilgrims how to survive in America. They now could hunt, fish and grow plants. In autumnIn the autumn of 1621 they had a wonderful harvest. To celebrate this occasion pilgrims decided to have a Thanksgiving feast. It meant that they were very thankful for their food. During this holidayDuring this holiday the tables were full of fresh food: corn, beans, turkey, venison, pumpkin.  Their Indian friendsTheir Indian friends were also invited to share the feast.  NowadaysNowadays Americans continue celebrating this holiday and the main dish is still turkey. Pumpkin pieThe most popular dessert is a pumpkin pie. In CanadaPeople in Canada also celebrate Thanksgiving day but it falls on every second Thursday of October. THE END