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Nouns

• hardship -лишения, нужда;
• disease – болезнь;
• corn [kɔːn] – кукуруза;
• barley [ˈbɑːl] – ячмень;
• beans [biːnz] - фасоль;
• pumpkin [ˈpʌm(p)kɪn] – тыква;
• pilgrim [ˈpɪlɡrɪm] – странник, паломник;
• tribe – племя;
• wreath – венок;
• evidence [ˈevɪd(ə)ns] – доказательство;
• family feast – семейный праздник;

Verbs

• to celebrate – праздновать;
• to gather – собираться;
• to starve – голодать;
• to arrive – прибывать;
• to settle – поселяться;
• to die – умирать.

Why is Thanksgiving Celebrated Around The World?

Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of year for American families. Celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November every year, Thanksgiving is a time when Americans come together to celebrate traditions.

Why is Thanksgiving Celebrated Around The World?

The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. Some people called Pilgrims came to America. Native Americans helped them plant food and survive. The Pilgrims were thankful, so they invited the Native Americans to a big dinner.

Why is Thanksgiving Celebrated Around The World?

Today, Thanksgiving is a holiday when families and friends get together. They eat, talk, and say "thank you" for the good things in their lives.

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the USA on the fourth Thursday of November.

In Canada, it is celebrated on the second Monday of October.