"День благодарения в США" в рамках внеурочной проектной деятельности в соавторстве с Краснолуцкой Анастасией, 8 класс

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  Thanksgiving Day
  Performed:
  the pupil of 7 "B" class
  Krasnolutskaya Anastasia
  

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  It's been celebrated every year since 1863, when US President Abraham Lincoln declared this as a national day of "Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens", during the Civil War. However, the event 'First Thanksgiving', as called by the Americans dates further back to 1621 when the pilgrims celebrated it the 'New World' after their first harvest.
  Thanksgiving – United States
  

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  The origin of Canadian Thanksgiving can be trace back to 1578 when explorer Martin Frobisher on his voyage from England to Pacific Ocean in search of a northern passage to reach the latter, held the Thanksgiving celebration. This, he did not for the good harvest but to survive the dangerous icebergs and storms on the course of his journey.
  Thanksgiving – Canada
  

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  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.
  
  What Do People Do?
  

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  Most government offices, businesses, schools and other organizations are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Many offices and businesses allow staff to have a four-day weekend so these offices and businesses are also closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day. Public transit systems do not usually operate on their regular timetables.
  Thanksgiving Day it is one of the busiest periods for travel in the USA. This can cause congestion and overcrowding. Seasonal parades and busy football games can cause disruption to local traffic.
  
  Public Life
  

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  Thanksgiving Day has been an annual holiday in the United States since 1863. Not everyone sees Thanksgiving Day as a cause for celebration. Each year since 1970, a group of Native Americans and their supporters have staged a protest for a National Day of Mourning at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Thanksgiving Day. American Indian Heritage Day is also observed at this time of the year.
  Background
  

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  Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has been enthralling spectators for over 90 years. The first parade was held in 1924 and since then it has become a mega spectacle. Held in New York, the parade is a three-hour event and begins at nine in the morning. The parade is truly a magical experience for both children and adults.
  Thanksgiving Parade
  

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  Thank you for attention!