Thanksgiving

This term we have been learning about cultural diversity. We had to do an inquiry about culture. I choose Thanksgiving.

Some of you may know about Thanksgiving and what it is about.
My question was How do people celebrate Thanksgiving?

What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in North America, Canada and America. In Canada, it is celebrated it the second Monday of October. In America, it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a time for family's to come together, enjoy a large feast and thank each other for what they have.

What do you eat on the day of Thanksgiving?
Traditional food on Thanksgiving is a must have. When thanksgiving became a national holiday, Turkey wasn't on the menu. Neither was potatoes or pumpkin pie. CRAZY!!! Most people on Thanksgiving day like to enjoy, Turkey, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Pecan Pie, Pumpkin pie, Gravy, Corn and Green beans.

History of Thanksgiving.
On the first Thanksgiving holiday, it wasn't a big meal, it was a three day festival of hunting eating and other entertainments. Also in 1789, president George Washington announced the first national Thanksgiving holiday. It was to celebrate the success of the fall harvest.