THANKSGIVING DAY

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in the USA and Canada. In the States, it is on the fourth Thursday in November, however, in Canada, it is celebrated in October. Families gather together for a big meal, which usually consists of roast turkey with potatoes, corn, carrots and other vegetables. Pumpkin pie is essential for dessert. It is also a time to be thankful for the good things we have, so we say: I´M THANKFUL FOR... What are you thankful for?
Now it´s your turn: watch the videos and practice the new vocabulary with a game.

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BORN IN THE USA

Continuing with our talks with native speakers, last Thursday the 26th, we received the visit of an American boy: Bryon Boyce. He is from California but he works in Salvador de Madariaga Secondary School as a teaching assitant. He explained many things about his country: a bit of geography, some customs and one important tradition, Thanksgiving Day. As that day was Thanksgiving Day, the spirit of this celebration was in the air all the time, moving us.

We all are really really thankful for his kind visit.

Besides, he brought us a present: some pumpkin seeds to eat. They were delicious!!! And we all finished singing a fantastic song by the Boss, Bruse Sprinsteen: "Born in the USA". Definitely, a memorable day that we will never forget.

Thank you so much, Bryon!

BORN IN THE USA - Kizoa Movie Maker

BORN IN THE USA from Rosafersa

A "PILGRIM" FROM THE USA

Last Thursday, 28th of November, Thanksgiving Day, we had a great surprise: the visit of a "pilgrim" from the USA. Loraine is the teaching assistant in Salvador de Madariaga Secondary School and she kindly came to talk about a typical Northamerican celebration: Thanksgiving Day. We learned many things about it and about where it comes from. We learned about the pilgrims and the native Americans who helped them. 
She taught us to be thankful for all the good things from the year. We said "I´m thankful for..."

Finally, she gave us some pumpkin seeds. Yummy! An unforgettable day.

Thank you so much, Loraine!

THANKSGIVING DAY 2013 - diapositivas

THANKSGIVING DAY

Family, turkey, football and parades.... that´s Thanksgiving Day! Next Thursday, 28th November, people in the USA will celebrate one of their most popular festivals: Thanksgiving Day. Many people will travel to join their relatives and share a meal to be thankful for all the good things that have happened during the year. But do you know where this tradition comes from? Have a look at this video and you will learn it...

THANKSGIVING DAY

The fourth Thursday of November is the day when Canadians and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, pumpkin pie and vegetables. It is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.
There are also parades in some cities and towns and it is a time for demonstrate how much we love our relatives and friends. But where does this tradition come from? Have a look at this video and you will learn more about this celebration...