Методическая разработка к уроку английского языка по теме: "Thanksgiving Day"

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by pilgrims in autumn of 1621. They were European travelers who sailed on “Mayflower” ship and tried to find the New World .

Before their arrival to America the country was inhabited by Native American Indians. First winter was especially difficult and many people couldn’t survive without fresh food. In spring Native Indians taught pilgrims how to survive in America. They now could hunt, fish and grow plants. In the autumn of 1621 they had a wonderful harvest.

Every fourth Thursday of October American people celebrate this holiday. They usually stay at home and have a big family dinner.

During this holiday the tables were full of fresh food: corn, beans, turkey, venison, pumpkin. Their Indian friends were also invited to share the feast. The most popular dessert is a pumpkin pie

Thanksgiving Day is one of the most favourite holidays in the United States.