文档介绍：《英语国家概况》公开课
Thanksgiving Day
感恩节
I. When is Thanksgiving Day
II. Origin of Thanksgiving Day
III .Customs of Thanksgiving Day
Contents
When is Thanksgiving Day
When is Thanksgiving Day?

Date of Thanksgiving Day varies every year and several countries celebrate it in different time of the year. Given here is information on Thanksgiving Day date in US and Canada for the past, present ing years.
When is Thanksgiving Day in US?
Thanksgiving Day finds its roots in America. It is celebrated with lot of fervor and euphoria on the fourth Thursday in the month of November.
Thanksgiving Day in 2008 - November 27
Thanksgiving Day in 2009 - November 19
Thanksgiving Day in 2007 - November 22
Thanksgiving Day in 2006 - November 23
When is Thanksgiving Day in Canada?
Thanksgiving Day in Canada is, however, celebrated on the second Monday in the month of October every year. Canada celebrates Thanksgiving Day a month earlier because autumn season starts early in Canada than in America.
Thanksgiving Day in 2008 - October 13
Thanksgiving Day in 2009 - October 12
Thanksgiving Day in 2007 - October 8
Thanksgiving Day in 2006 - October 9
Origin of Thanksgiving Day
Journey of Pilgrims
The legendary pilgrims, crossed the Atlantic in the year 1620 in Mayflower-A 17th Century sailing vessel. About 102 people traveled for nearly two months with extreme difficulty.
Arrival in Plymouth
The pilgrims reached Plymouth rock on December 11th 1620, after a sea journey of 66 days. Though the original destination was somewhere in the northern part of Virginia, they could not reach the place owing to winds blowing them off course. Nearly46 pilgrims died due to extreme cold in winter. However, in the spring of 1621, Squanto, a native Indian taught the pilgrims to survive by growing food.