The History and Importance of Thanksgiving (Reading and Comp Qs)

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• First Thursday of November

• Second Thursday of November

• Third Thursday of November

• Fourth Thursday of November

What was the purpose of the feast held by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts?

• To celebrate their arrival in the New World

• To give thanks for their bountiful harvest and survival

• To commemorate the founding of Plymouth, Massachusetts

• To welcome other settlers to the New World

What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?

• To celebrate the history and importance of Thanksgiving

• To bring families and friends together

• To express appreciation for one another

• To share a meal

Why is Thanksgiving an important holiday?

• To celebrate the harvest season

• To spend time with family and friends

• To reflect on our blessings

• To eat a lot of food

"The centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal is usually a roasted turkey, ACCOMPANIED BY side dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie."

What could you put in place of ACCOMPANIED BY?

• SERVED WITH
• SEPARATE FROM

• OR

• WITHOUT

"The Pilgrims, who were English settlers, held a feast to give thanks for their bountiful harvest and to express GRATITUDE for their survival in the New World."

What does GRATITUDE mean?

• Expressing sadness

• Feeling great

• Showing appreciation and thankfulness
• Displaying rudeness

What is the history and importance of Thanksgiving?

YOU CAN WRITE:

"Thanksgiving is important because...."

"The history of Thanksgiving is important because..."