English Language Presentation Thanksgiving Day Student 10A School

English Language Presentation Thanksgiving Day Student 10’’A’’ School 1924 Juliana Troyanovskaya

Contents Introduction History • In the United States • In Canada Famous Thanksgiving Day tradition Conclusion

Residents of America celebrate Thanksgiving Day in November, the fourth Thursday. This is one of the most popular holidays in the country. This festival is celebrated in the U. S. since 1863. Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, and has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well.

The idea of celebrating autumn and the harvest dates back to ancient times , but the Americans these days are also connected directly to the history of development of new lands. December 26, 1620 after a two-month voyage to the deserted coast of America approached the ship "Mayflower". Group British Pilgrims fleeing religious persecution in their homeland , embarked on a dangerous journey in hopes to establish a colony in the New World , where they would be able to gain the coveted freedom. Beach, who landed on the British, later called New England , in honor of his abandoned homeland. In the end of the voyage , before go into uncharted land , passengers on a ship signed a document known as the " Agreement " Mayflower " , which gives American historians as the beginning of the momentous importance of constitutional government, the basis of American life and the expression of the inner freedom of the spirit , which brought religious dissidents. First year at the new location was very harsh. Soon frosts struck half pilgrims fell seriously ill and died that winter. Of the 102 people left 56. In the spring of survivors develop friendships with the Indians, who taught them how to grow corn and pumpkins , catching wild turkeys , to distinguish edible from poisonous plants , there is a spring with drinking water , hunting trails and fishing spots. His first crop of settlers gathered in early autumn. In honor of him they had a big celebration , which invited his fellow Indians. Feast was delayed for several days , during which all regaled roast turkey , pumpkin and corn. Second year at the new location was not the best , and the third dawned dry. Then Governor William Bradford pilgrims appointed a day of fasting and prayer , and soon after began to rain. To celebrate this wonderful event , and it was installed Thanksgiving. For a long time this was an unofficial American holiday in New England. In 1777 the Continental Congress declared the official national celebration of Thanksgiving Day in December. George Washington, in 1789 proclaimed a national holiday this event and upon request of Congress to set a date - November 26 , Thursday. Fully national holiday Thanksgiving became in 1863 , during the Civil War when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that henceforth the fourth Thursday of November is celebrated as Thanksgiving. The final transfer of the holiday on the last Thursday of November occurred in 1939 due to the decree of Franklin D. Roosevelt , which the president gave its citizens two extra days of rest.

In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an English pirate -investigator Martin Frobisher , who , trying to find a northern sea passage to India and China , was in captivity ice off the coast of North America. Severe conditions ruined ships and part of the team. Others to survive, had to land on the coast of Labrador today , where in 1578 Frobisher held a formal ceremony of thanksgiving for happily endured a long and dangerous journey. It is considered the first Canadian thanksgiving and the first thanksgiving took place in North America in general. In Lower Canada, Thanksgiving was first celebrated on 10 January 1799 , " a sign of victory over our enemies , and in honor of the invaluable and varied graces , who received and continue to receive our kingdom and its province. " Over the years, Canadians have to express gratitude for the end of the war between Britain and France , for the cessation of the cholera epidemic to end the bloodshed in Europe (meaning the Napoleonic Wars ). A June 4, 1856 Canadian residents said a separate " thank you very much " for the restoration of peace between Great Britain and Russia. The first since the time of Confederation Thanksgiving in Canada was recorded April 15, 1872 in honor of the Prince of Wales' recovery (later King Edward VII) from a serious illness. For a long time thereafter, Canadian Thanksgiving had not only fixed date on the calendar , but also a certain direction of universal gratitude Canadians : at different times and at different times , Canadians expressed their gratitude for a bountiful harvest either , or for what prescribe special annual decree until 1931 was not developed streamlined wording : " total gratitude to Almighty God for mercy , which he honors Canadians. " Date firmly entrenched holiday on the second Monday of October. So firmly that when in 1935 on the occasion of elections on Monday, Thanksgiving Day has been moved to Thursday, people protested in the extreme. In 1957 was released the latest declaration , according to which the Thanksgiving Day in Canada should be celebrated on the second Monday of October.

Happy Thanksgiving in the United States associated with a number of customs, sacred stored residents of this country. All members of the family to this day, for example, are required to visit the church. The main ceremony is a traditional festive meal on Thanksgiving Day. Many dishes have become not only a tradition , but also symbols of the holiday: stuffed turkey with cranberry syrup and a large sweet pumpkin pie. Bright young pumpkins, ears of the "Indian " corn, apples, oranges, chestnuts, walnuts , dried leaves and bunches of grapes hanging from the dish as if from a horn of plenty, not only are the traditional decoration of the table, but also represent an abundance of autumn gifts of nature. Bouquets of gold , orange and red-brown chrysanthemums , supplemented with sprigs of berries , complete the feeling of abundance and generosity of nature , this celebration of a rich harvest. In New York, held a grand parade, organized by the largest department store Macy's in 1927, Its main attraction - the sheer size inflatable toys (cartoon characters, fairy tales and television), which sneaked away from Central Park to the entrance to the store - opposite the Herald Square. On the eve of the parade is a ceremony inflating toys. Evening over the East River fireworks arranged. Parade show broadcast live on television.

Another tradition on Thanksgiving - a "pardon" a turkey U. S. president. Turkey pardon ceremony held at the White House since 1947. In accordance with this custom at least one turkey should be to avoid becoming a holiday treat. A few months before the ceremony taken 30 birds whose nominations are then voted on the White House Web site. These turkeys specially prepared for the ritual of honor - fed with hands and taught not to be afraid. On the eve of Thanksgiving Day U. S. President at a special ceremony are two of the most respectable members of the family of turkey - the so-called "national turkey" and her deputy "Vice-turkey. " The first will be solemnly pardoned, and the second will be a gala dinner at the White House. During the ceremony, the President read out a decree of pardon, gently stroking troubled turkey. Then it is sent to the zoo, where she lived until her death.

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