Celebrated on the last Thursday in

November
 Thanksgiving is celebrated on
the last Thursday of November.

During the Civil War, President

Abraham Lincoln wanted a day of giving
thanks. On November 26, he announced
that the last Thursday in November
should be Thanksgiving.The Congress
made it a national holiday in 1941.
 Symbols

             
Cornucopia

Turkey Pilgrim’s Hat

Every Thanksgiving families and
friends get together and have a
feast.They eat turkey, cranberries,
pumpkin pie, and other delicious
foods.
 More Customs

On Thanksgiving Day, you will see parades

with floats and balloons. Everyone gets the
whole day off. But the most important part of
Thanksgiving is that everyone gives thanks for
food, clothes and family.
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Thanksgiving By:Alice K. Flanagan

Publisher:Compass Point Books
Place of Pub.:Minneapolis,MN.