THANKSGIVING DAY

TRADITIONS IN THE UNITED STATES 

 

Thanksgiving is definitely one of the most important holidays celebrated in the United States. It is at the end of the harvest season in due to express thanks for material and spiritual possessions.

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Celebrated  on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, it involves family members from all over the world getting together. 

The main traditions  

TALKING WITH EACH OTHER 

 It does not seem special, but unfortunately it is hard for entire family to get together often. That is why Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to find enough time to discuss everything that has happened over the past few months.
 

 

        

       SHARING PHOTOS

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  Except of talking it is also nice to share some photos of the past year. Looking at photos of friends, visited places or even pets causes pleasant atmosphere.  

  
  

  
  PLAYING BOARD GAMES

  It is a great and well known way to spend some time enjoying each other’s company. Some of the most popular games include Monopoly, Checkers, Trivial Pursuit, Janga, Sequence, and Cranium.

  
   

   

   

  WATCHING MOVIES OR TV

  It also seems obvious, but there  are annual televised events such as the parades in New York City or the football games all over the country.

   

    PLAYING SPORTS

• Another activity of Thanksgiving involves some movement. The most popular sports that are played are basketball and football. Some families even have annual football matches.

TASK: write a story about a perfect Thanksgiving Day :)