Thanksgiving in the USA
A2. Complete the text about Thanksgiving with the words from the word bank.
Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays in the United States. It is on the fourth Thursday in every year. On this day, people say " you" for the good things in their lives.
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. A group of English people, called the Pilgrims, had a big with the Wampanoag people after a good . The dinner lasted for three days. Many years later, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national .
Today, Thanksgiving is a family holiday. Many people a long way to visit their parents and grandparents, so airports and roads are very . Families a big meal together. The most famous dish is roast . People also eat potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce and, for , pumpkin pie. Before they eat, some families go round the table, and everyone says what they are thankful for.
In the morning, many people watch the big in New York on TV. It has giant , music and dancers. In the afternoon, lots of people watch American football.
The day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. Shops have big sales, and many people go for Christmas presents.
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. A group of English people, called the Pilgrims, had a big with the Wampanoag people after a good . The dinner lasted for three days. Many years later, in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national .
Today, Thanksgiving is a family holiday. Many people a long way to visit their parents and grandparents, so airports and roads are very . Families a big meal together. The most famous dish is roast . People also eat potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce and, for , pumpkin pie. Before they eat, some families go round the table, and everyone says what they are thankful for.
In the morning, many people watch the big in New York on TV. It has giant , music and dancers. In the afternoon, lots of people watch American football.
The day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday. Shops have big sales, and many people go for Christmas presents.