The pilgrims travelled to America in the 18th century.
The Mayflower was the name of the place where they arrived.
Things were easy for them and did not have any problems.
The weather was fine during the first winter they spent in America.
Some of the pilgrims didn't survive this first winter.
The Native Americans cared about the Pilgrims' problems and offered them their help.
The Native Americans invited the Pilgrims to a dinner that lasted three days.
Thanksgiving is celebrated at the beginning of November in the U.S.A.
Thanksgiving is celebrated every two years in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Canadians and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the same day.
Lots of Americans watch football on Thanksgiving Day.
The pilgrims wanted to spend some time in America and then come back to England.
In 1620, a group of people who were called the Pilgrims, sailed from England to America. They travelled on a ship called the Mayflower. These people had decided to start a new life in America.
They arrived at a place on the north-east coast of America. They called this place Plymouth.
However, life was not easy at first. They were very far from home and knew very little about the new land.
To make things worse, the first winter was terribly cold. Many of the pilgrims got ill and died.
Fortunately, the Native Americans who lived there were very kind and helped them. They taught them how to grow corn and other plants. Besides, they gave them medicine to treat and cure their illnesses.
They also taught them how to hunt for food and showed them how they could build better houses.
The pilgrims worked very hard and their crops grew.
In November 1621, all the pilgrims had food and a home. To show their gratitude, they decided to invite the Native Americans to a dinner. That dinner lasted for three days and was the first Thanksgiving.
Nowadays, Thanksgiving is an annual holiday celebrated in the U.S.A. on the 4th Thursday of November. In Canada is celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October.
On Thanksgiving Day, people gather with their family and friends. They prepare a big meal which usually includes turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, squash, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.
Many Americans digest their holiday meal while watching football games on TV. Traditionally, two National Football League (NFL) teams, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, host games on Thanksgiving Day. Lots of people watch these games, which has made football an American Thanksgiving tradition.
In 1620, a group of people who were called the Pilgrims, sailed from England to America. They travelled on a ship called the Mayflower. These people had decided to start a new life in America.
They arrived at a place on the north-east coast of America. They called this place Plymouth.
However, life was not easy at first. They were very far from home and knew very little about the new land.
To make things worse, the first winter was terribly cold. Many of the pilgrims got ill and died.
Fortunately, the Native Americans who lived there were very kind and helped them. They taught them how to grow corn and other plants. Besides, they gave them medicine to treat and cure their illnesses.
They also taught them how to hunt for food and showed them how they could build better houses.
The pilgrims worked very hard and their crops grew.
In November 1621, all the pilgrims had food and a home. To show their gratitude, they decided to invite the Native Americans to a dinner. That dinner lasted for three days and was the first Thanksgiving.
Nowadays, Thanksgiving is an annual holiday celebrated in the U.S.A. on the 4th Thursday of November. In Canada is celebrated on the 2nd Monday in October.
On Thanksgiving Day, people gather with their family and friends. They prepare a big meal which usually includes turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, squash, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.
Many Americans digest their holiday meal while watching football games on TV. Traditionally, two National Football League (NFL) teams, the Detroit Lions and the Dallas Cowboys, host games on Thanksgiving Day. Lots of people watch these games, which has made football an American Thanksgiving tradition.
The pilgrims wanted to spend some time in America and then come back to England.
Lots of Americans watch football on Thanksgiving Day.
Canadians and Americans celebrate Thanksgiving on the same day.
Thanksgiving is celebrated every two years in the U.S.A. and Canada.
Thanksgiving is celebrated at the beginning of November in the U.S.A.
The Native Americans invited the Pilgrims to a dinner that lasted three days.
The Native Americans cared about the Pilgrims' problems and offered them their help.
Some of the pilgrims didn't survive this first winter.
The weather was fine during the first winter they spent in America.
Things were easy for them and did not have any problems.
The Mayflower was the name of the place where they arrived.
The pilgrims travelled to America in the 18th century.