Thanksgiving Day 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 and 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.

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On the fourth Thursday of November, people in the USA celebrate an important festival called Thanksgiving.

They join their families and eat turkey and rich autumn food.

But… what do they give thanks for?  What is the origin of this festivity?

Try to guess!

Perhaps you find it here:

The first thanksgiving