The fourth Thursday in November is Thanksgiving Day in the United States of America. On that day, the harvest is celebrated, as well as all of the positive things that have happened in the previous year. The tradition can be traced back to 1621, when local people and settlers who had arrived on the Mayflower shared food in the new settlement of Plymouth, Massachusetts.

Today Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the USA, marked by a celebratory meal and time spent with family.

Teaching Ideas and Resources

• Plan your own Thanksgiving celebrations. How would you like to spend the day?
• Make a timeline showing the history of Thanksgiving.
• Find out how Thanksgiving is celebrated around the world.
• Make a video report, or write a diary entry, about your own Thanksgiving celebrations.
• What are you grateful for? Make a list of ideas and share them with a friend.
• Download our Thanksgiving Pack and use the topic guide, video resources, activity sheets, craft challenges and display materials!

Resources

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