English Teaching

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, and has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well.

Activity about "The First Thanksgiving"

Thanksgiving Day in History

Thanksgiving Day in United States

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, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables. Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.

Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season. Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and to visit family and friends.

Here you have some activities about Thanksgiving Day.

Monday, November 04, 2013

Tomorrow night is the Guy Fawkes Night

Bonfire Night in Sheffield can be one of the most exciting nights of the year. There are loads of Guy Fawkes events in Sheffield and no matter what the weather's like, you can always be sure a firework party in Sheffield will always draw in a big crowd.

Take a look through our Bonfire Night in Sheffield Guide to find all the best Bonfire Night events near you.