Holidays (Book)
SST-03.H.04 Analyze United States national holidays or days of observance and the impact on the culture of the United States.
ELA-03.RI.02 Determine the main idea of a text and recount the key details to explain how they support the main idea.
ELA-03.L.02 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a special day. People eat food together. They talk about how they are thankful. They play games. They watch parades. They help others.
The first Thanksgiving was in 1621. It was a big feast. The Pilgrims and the Native Americans shared food together. The Pilgrims came from England. They wanted a new home to live. The Native Americans taught them how to grow food.
In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a special day for everyone in America. He said the last Thursday of November would be a day to give thanks. This was during a difficult time for America, called the Civil War. President Lincoln wanted people to remember all the good things in their lives, even during a hard time.
On Thanksgiving, many people don't have to work. They get to spend time with their family and friends. Others watch parades or play games. Some people help others in need. Some people travel to visit far-away family and friends.
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. It is a time to say thank you.