Thanksgiving

• A special holiday from across the sea in America and Canada. It takes place on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday in November in America.
  
  
• Thanksgiving is a celebration to be grateful for everything that you have. It is also a Harvest festival which means lots of lovely food and drink.
  
  
• The first thanksgiving took place in 1541. It was celebrated by a group of Native Indians called the Tejas who were on an adventure of discovery. The celebration took place because they found important food supplies.
  
  
• Americans and Canadians celebrate with a Thanksgiving feast of food and drink. This usually involves sweet potatoes and a big Turkey. But it is also about helping less fortunate people celebrate by sharing what you have.
  
  
• Modern day celebrations of Thanksgiving are different to the old ones. Just like Halloween it was just a harvest festival.
  
  
• Now as well as a harvest festival it is celebrated with parades on the streets with big decorated floats. It has become tradition that there is a big American Football game on Thanksgiving day.