2.2 speaking  & writing

a) use the pictures in Example 1 and the information in the texts on page 30 to tell the class how thanksgiving started.

TANKSGIVING

The Thanksgiving Day (in English , Thanksgiving Day , French, Jour de l' Action de grâce ) is a traditional celebration of the United States and Canada. In the United States held the fourth Thursday of November although originally was made last Thursday . In Canada , meanwhile , is celebrated on the second Monday in October . Generally during this festivity gather around a family and friends to share a banquet table. Although religious in origin , is considered a secular holiday.
On Thanksgiving in North America has its origins in a mixture of European traditions and aborígenes.2 In Europe , festivals were held before and after the harvest cycles to give thanks for a good harvest, and to celebrate after hard work with the rest of the community.2 Native Americans also celebrated the end of the cosecha.2 When the Europeans came to America it would be the first time, brought their own traditions ( harvest festivals ) since its continent , celebrating the end of their journey , peace and good cosecha.2 Although the origins of Thanksgiving day are similar in Canada and the United States , Americans do not typically celebrate the contributions made ​​in Plymouth , Massachusetts, while Canadians do not celebrate the contributions on the island of Newfoundland