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Thanksgiving Traditions

Introduction

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a special time when families and friends come together to give thanks for all the good things in their lives.

Vocabulary:

Thanksgiving – День Подяки

give thanks – дякувати

United States – Сполучені Штати

History

The first Thanksgiving happened in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1621. The Pilgrims, early European settlers, celebrated their first successful harvest with a big feast. They were helped by the Native Americans, especially the Wampanoag tribe, who taught them how to grow crops and survive the first winter.

Vocabulary:

Pilgrims – піонери-колоністи

harvest – урожай

feast – бенкет, святкова вечеря

Native Americans – корінні американці

 

Traditional Foods

On Thanksgiving, people usually eat roast turkey, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, and other vegetables. Corn is often used in decorations and symbolizes harvest and plenty. Children often make Pilgrim hats and turkey crafts at school.

Vocabulary:

roast turkey – смажений індик

cranberry sauce – журавлиний соус

pumpkin pie – гарбузовий пиріг

corn – кукурудза

Traditions

Before eating, families usually take a moment to say what they are thankful for.
After the meal, people may watch football, which is very popular on Thanksgiving Day, or watch the Macy’s Parade in New York City. Families also spend time together playing games or watching movies.

Vocabulary:

parade – парад

football – американський футбол

thankful – вдячний

 

Modern Traditions

The day after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday, famous for shopping and sales. Every year, the President of the United States pardons a turkey as a special tradition.

Thanksgiving is a holiday about gratitude, family, and sharing. People celebrate with a harvest feast, decorations, and fun activities.

Vocabulary:

Black Friday – Чорна п’ятниця

pardon – помилувати

gratitude – вдячність

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanksgiving Traditions – Test (6th Grade)

Choose the correct answer (a, b, c, or d):

1. When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the USA?
   a) The first Thursday of November
   b) The fourth Thursday of November
   c) The last Friday of November
   d) The first Friday of November
2. What is the main traditional food for Thanksgiving?
   a) Chicken
   b) Beef
   c) Turkey
   d) Fish
3. Which sauce is usually served with turkey?
   a) Tomato sauce
   b) Cranberry sauce
   c) Apple sauce
   d) Mustard
4. What do people often do before eating on Thanksgiving?
   a) Dance
   b) Say what they are thankful for
   c) Sing a song
   d) Play games
5. Where did the first Thanksgiving take place?
   a) Boston
   b) Plymouth
   c) New York
   d) Washington
6. Who were the Pilgrims?
   a) Native Americans
   b) Early European settlers
   c) Farmers
   d) Hunters
7. Who helped the Pilgrims survive the first winter?
   a) The French
   b) The British
   c) Native Americans
   d) The Dutch
8. What sport is traditionally watched on Thanksgiving Day?
   a) Basketball
   b) Football
   c) Baseball
   d) Tennis
9. What kind of parade takes place in New York City every Thanksgiving?
   a) Christmas Parade
   b) Halloween Parade
   c) Macy’s Parade
   d) Veterans Parade
10. What dessert is traditional for Thanksgiving?
    a) Apple pie
    b) Pumpkin pie
    c) Cherry pie
    d) Lemon cake
11. What do people call the day after Thanksgiving?
    a) Green Friday
    b) Shopping Friday
    c) Black Friday
    d) Thankful Friday
12. What does the word “Thanksgiving” mean?
    a) Giving thanks
    b) Giving food
    c) Giving gifts
    d) Giving time
13. What month is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
    a) September
    b) October
    c) November
    d) December
14. What animal is pardoned by the U.S. President every year?
    a) Chicken
    b) Turkey
    c) Cow
    d) Pig
15. What do children often make for Thanksgiving at school?
    a) Costumes
    b) Pilgrim hats and turkey crafts
    c) Fireworks
    d) Toys
16. What was the name of the ship that brought the Pilgrims to America?
    a) Mayflower
    b) Santa Maria
    c) Queen Anne
    d) Freedom
17. What do families usually do together on Thanksgiving evening?
    a) Go to school
    b) Visit friends
    c) Watch a movie or play games
    d) Clean the house
18. Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims?
    a) Cherokee
    b) Wampanoag
    c) Apache
    d) Sioux
19. What do people often decorate their homes with?
    a) Flowers
    b) Pumpkins and autumn leaves
    c) Christmas lights
    d) Easter eggs
20. What do people express during Thanksgiving?
    a) Anger
    b) Happiness
    c) Gratitude
    d) Fear
21. What is another name for Thanksgiving dinner?
    a) Harvest feast
    b) Winter meal
    c) Family lunch
    d) Turkey lunch
22. What is the color theme for Thanksgiving?
    a) Red and green
    b) Orange, yellow, brown
    c) Blue and white
    d) Pink and purple
23. What fruit is used to make the popular Thanksgiving sauce?
    a) Apple
    b) Strawberry
    c) Cranberry
    d) Cherry
24. What does corn symbolize on Thanksgiving?
    a) Joy
    b) Friendship
    c) Harvest and plenty
    d) Hope

 

Comprehension Questions

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

Who were the Pilgrims?

Which Native American tribe helped the Pilgrims?

Name three traditional foods eaten on Thanksgiving.

What do families usually do before eating?

What is the Macy’s Parade?

What happens on Black Friday?

What does corn symbolize?

What is pardoned by the President every year?

Why do people celebrate Thanksgiving?

Answer Key – Thanksgiving Traditions

1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. b
7. c
8. b
9. c
10. b
11. c
12. a
13. b
14. b
15. b
16. a
17. c
18. b
19. b
20. c
21. a
22. b
23. c
24. c