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Thanksgiving is an ancient holiday pioneered by the American people, and it is also a holiday for American families to get together. The following is a blackboard poster about Thanksgiving. Information introduction, I hope it will be helpful to the students.
About the symbol of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is an ancient holiday pioneered by the American people. It is also a holiday for American families to get together, so Americans always feel more affectionate when mentioning Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is the most authentic and American holiday among the national holidays in the United States. It is most closely related to early American history. A late immigrant from Plymouth, Massachusetts. These immigrants were called Puritans when they were abroad in England. Because they were dissatisfied with the incomplete religious transformation of the Church of England, as well as the political suppression and religious harm done to them by the King of England and the Church of England, these Puritans broke away from the Church of England and went to the Netherlands. Later, he decided to move to the uninhabited land on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, hoping to live religiously and freely according to his own wishes.
The meaning of Thanksgiving
The most important meaning of Thanksgiving is to tell us the beauty of human nature, and gratitude can be reflected in anything. Greetings Looking at your parents, friends, and helping people in need are all expressions of gratitude. Let us learn to be grateful, learn to cherish, learn to understand and tolerate, and most importantly, learn to love. That's what life truly gives us.
China’s “Thanksgiving Day”
Some people in China have suggested that China also establish a Thanksgiving Day. Although the Western Thanksgiving Day has its religious connotations, it can fully absorb its positive elements, integrate them into traditional virtues, and give them new meanings to establish a "Thanksgiving Day" with Chinese characteristics. Learn from Western festivals and set up a Chinese Thanksgiving Day so that children can learn to think differently and understand their parents; adults can be considerate of each other and have more harmonious interpersonal relationships. Although the Western Thanksgiving Day has its religious connotations, it can fully absorb its positive elements, integrate them into traditional virtues, and give them new meanings to establish a "Thanksgiving Day" with Chinese characteristics.
Briefly explain why turkey is eaten on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a traditional festival in Western countries, when there is a three-day holiday and family reunion. At the holiday banquet, there is an indispensable special dish - "roast turkey". Why are turkeys eaten on Thanksgiving? This starts with the origin of Thanksgiving. In 1620, a group of Puritans who advocated reform in England withdrew from the state religion and established their own Protestant religion because their ideals and ambitions could not be realized. This move aroused the hatred of the British authorities. Unable to bear the persecution and discrimination from their rulers, these Puritans took a boat across the ocean and prepared to flee to the United States. After drifting in the sea for 65 days, the ship finally reached the east coast of the United States and landed at the port of Provincetown, Rhode Island. At that time, this area was still a desolate and uncultivated virgin land, and turkeys and other wild animals could be seen everywhere. It was cold winter, they came to a strange place, they were short of food and clothing, and the harsh environment was threatening their lives. At this critical moment, the local Indians sent them food, daily necessities and production tools, and helped them build their new home. In order to thank the Indians who helped and supported them in times of crisis, and also to thank God for his "gift" to them, on the fourth Thursday of November, the hunted turkeys were made into delicacies and entertained the Indians warmly. , and held a party with them. The celebration lasted for three days.
Since then, such a celebration has been held on the fourth Thursday of November every year. In addition to entertaining the Indians to eat roast turkey, they also held archery, running, wrestling and other sports competitions together. Sing and dance at the bonfire and have fun.
Turkey is a turkey, also known as a seven-faced chicken. It was originally wild but has been domesticated as a meat poultry. The whole body is covered with black, white, dark yellow and other colored feathers. The upper part of the head and neck is exposed, with red coral-like skin tumors, and there are wattles under the throat. The color can change from red to purple. The male turkey's tail feathers can be spread out in a fan shape, and there is a bunch of hair balls on the chest. The female turkey weighs 8-9 kilograms and produces 50-80 turkey eggs per year, each egg weighing 20-80 grams. Currently, the majority of breeds are "Bronze Turkey" and "White Turkey".
Briefly describe the customs of Thanksgiving:
Collective celebration
In the beginning, there was no fixed date for Thanksgiving, which was temporarily decided by the states. It was not until the independence of the United States that Thanksgiving was became a national holiday.
Every Thanksgiving day, the whole country in the United States is very lively. Christians follow the custom of going to churches to say thanksgiving prayers. There are costume parades, theatrical performances or sports competitions everywhere in cities and towns. Relatives who have been separated for a year will also return from all over the world, and the family will reunite and taste Thanksgiving delicacies mainly "turkey".
The most famous local celebration in the United States is the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade that began in 1924.
Every Thanksgiving day, the whole country in the United States is bustling with excitement. People go to churches to pray thanksgiving according to custom. Costume parades, theatrical performances and sports competitions are held everywhere in urban and rural towns. Schools and shops are also held in accordance with the custom. Provide holidays and rest. The children also imitated the Indians in those days and put on weird costumes, painted faces or put on masks and went out to the streets to sing and play trumpets. Families living in other places will also go home to celebrate the holidays. The family sits together, munches delicious turkey, and says "Thank you!" to their families. After Thanksgiving, the school asks students to draw a Thanksgiving picture, and most students draw turkeys.
At the same time, hospitable Americans will never forget this day to invite friends, bachelors or people far away from home to celebrate the holiday. Since the 18th century, the United States has had a custom of giving baskets of food to poor families. At that time, a group of young women wanted to choose one day of the year to do good deeds, and thought that Thanksgiving was the most appropriate day. So when Thanksgiving comes, they pack a basket full of food and deliver it to the poor’s homes in person. This incident spread far and wide, and soon many people imitated their example. No matter who they meet, they will say: "Thank you!"
Holiday Shopping
Thanksgiving shopping has become an American custom. In the month from Thanksgiving to Christmas, the total sales of the U.S. retail industry can account for more than one-third of the entire year. It is the traditional peak season for discounts and promotions for various merchants. The crazy shopping month begins on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, which is called Black Friday. The reason why it is called this is said to be because early in the morning on Friday, everyone rushes to the mall in the dark to queue up to buy bargains. This behavior has a very vivid expression, called earlybird (early bird) [6]. In foreign countries, "Thanksgiving" is as important as the Spring Festival in China!
The annual presidential turkey releasing ceremony began in 1947 during President Truman's administration, but in fact this traditional ceremony can be traced back to President Lincoln in the American Civil War period of power. One day in 1863, Lincoln's son Ted suddenly broke into a cabinet meeting and asked for the pardon of a pet turkey named Jack, because the turkey that was sent to the White House was about to become people's Thanksgiving dinner.
On November 22, 2007, Bush pardoned a turkey named "Flying Bird" at a Thanksgiving release ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House.
US President Obama pardoned the Thanksgiving turkey on the 25th and named the turkey "Courage." This is also the first time he has pardoned a turkey since he took office. Obama also expressed his gratitude to the heroic soldiers who protect the safety of the American people.
The fourth Thursday of November every year is Thanksgiving in the United States. Accompanied by his daughters Sasha and Malia, Obama pardoned the turkey that would have been on the plate. Obama said, I was going to eat this turkey. Thanks to Sasha and Malia's intervention, I pardoned "Courage." The turkey will be sent to Disneyland. To prevent accidents, the authorities also prepared a spare turkey named "Carolina."