1、Happy Thanksgiving Day,教师：申玉莲,It is celebrated every year on the fourth Thursday in the month of November. It has a very interesting history. 感恩节（英语：Thanksgiving Day）是美国和加拿大共有的节日，原意是为了感谢上天赐予的好收成。在美国，自1941年起，感恩节是在每年11月的第四个星期四，并从这一天起将休假两天；而加拿大与美国的感恩节时间不同，10月第二个星期一。像中国的春节一样，在这一天，成千上万的人们不管多忙，都要和自己的家人团聚。
2、加拿大的感恩节则起始于1879年，是在每年10月第二个星期一，与美国的哥伦布日相同。11月的第四个星期四是感恩节。感恩节是美国人民独创的一个古老节日，也是美国人合家欢聚的节日，因此美国人提起感恩节总是备感亲切。感恩节是美国国定假日中最地道、最美国式的节日(holiday)，它和早期美国历史最为密切相关1。 1620年，一些朝拜者乘坐“五月花”号船去美洲寻求宗教自由。他们在海上颠簸了两个月之后，终于在酷寒的十一月里，在现在的马莎塞州的普里茅斯登陆。 在第一个冬天，半数以上的移民都死于(die)饥饿和传染病，活下来的人们在第一个春季即1621年开始播种。整个夏天(summer)他们都热切地盼望着丰
3、收的到来，他们深知自己的生存以及殖民地的存在都将取决于即将到来的收成。最后(finally)，庄稼获得了意外的丰收，为了感谢上帝赐予的丰收，举行了3天的狂欢活动。从此，这一习俗就沿续下来，并逐渐风行各地。1863年，美国总统林肯宣布每年十一月的第四个星期四为感恩节。感恩节庆祝活动便定在这一天，直到如今。届时，家家团聚，举国同庆，其盛大、热烈的情形，不亚于中国人过春节。,感恩节庆祝模式许多年来从未改变。丰盛的家宴早在几个月之前就开始着手准备。人们在餐桌上可以吃到苹果、桔子、栗子、胡桃和葡萄，还有葡萄干布丁、碎肉馅饼、各种其他食物以及红莓苔汁和鲜果汁，其中最妙和最吸引人的大菜是烤火鸡(roastt
4、urkey)和南瓜馅饼(pumpkinpie)，这些菜一直是感恩节中最富于传统和最受人喜爱的食品(food)。 人人都赞成感恩节大餐必需以烤火鸡为主菜。火鸡在烘烤时要以面包作填料以吸收从中流出来的美味汁液，但烹饪技术常因家庭和地区的不同而各异，应用什么填料也就很难求得一致。 另外，加拿大的感恩节是在十月的第二个星期一。,The Food of Thanksgiving Day,On Thanksgiving Day,family and friends usually gather for a large meal or dinner;On the dinner table, people w
5、ill find apples,oranges, grapes,chestnutstesnt and walnutsw:lnt, -nt ;板栗、核桃；Thanksgiving Day is sometimes reffered as Turkey Day .,Thanksgiving Day Symbols:,Pumpkin,Turkey,Beans,Cranberry,Cornucopia,Corn,Thanksgiving Day Customs,The Thanksgiving legacy has been alive for hundreds of years. The custo
6、ms we see in our homes today remind us of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the endeavors of native Americans. It consists of stories of those who believe that gratitude for blessings is a virtue all must possess. Custom of Praying For centuries, Thanksgiving Day is associ
7、ated with communal prayers in church and in homes. People offer various meal time prayers during the day. It is a time, when mankind thanks God for all his blessings and grace. It is also a day to show gratitude to your friends and relatives for all the good deeds. Custom of Family Dinner Everyone f
8、ollows the custom of family dinner and reunion religiously every year. Distances dont really matter as relatives drive down to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favorite Roasted Turkey with the family. Custom of Decoration Thanksgiving is a time to de
9、corate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. People beautify their homes, give the interiors a whole new look and feel. They light lamps to brighten the environment. Tables are adorned with best china and antique silver cutlery to mark the occasion. Custom of sending messages Thanksgiving is
10、a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. It is a day of conveying their feelings through Thanksgiving cards,感恩节的传统已活了几百年。我们看到在我们的家园海关今天提醒我们古老的庆祝丰收，感谢和平，并努力的土著美国人。它包括人的故事谁相信，感恩是一种美德都必须具备的祝福。 数百
11、年来，“感恩节”与公共祈祷的教堂和房屋。人们提供各种用餐时间在一天中的祈祷。这是一个时间，当人类感谢上帝，他的恩典和祝福。这一天又是感激你的朋友和亲戚的所有好的行为。 大家跟随自定义的家庭晚宴和聚会每年都定期。距离真的不重要的亲戚开车去与他们的家庭。节日通常是在家中举行。这是一个时间享受自己喜爱的“烤火鸡与家庭。,自定义装饰 感恩节是一个时间来装饰家居花圈，新鲜和干花。人们美化家园，给内部的一个全新的外观和感觉。他们光灯亮的环境。表装饰有最好的中国古董银餐具标记的场合。 自定义消息发送 感恩节是哪一天当人们把爱和温馨的祝福他们的亲戚，同事在工作场所，上级和下级，附近的亲人。这一天是传达自己的感
12、情在感恩节卡,Thanksgiving Day Tradition,Thanksgiving Day is a communal celebration marked as a sense of gratitude people feel for all the good things in life. This is done by offering prayers, gifting your near and dear ones. The fourth Thursday in the month of November is marked for the yearly celebratio
13、n. The tradition of Thanksgiving continues till date in the form of Family Reunion and Feasting Family feast is an important tradition during Thanksgiving. The entire family sits at the table during dinner and offer prayer to the Lord Almighty for his continuous grace. It is also a time for relative
14、s living in different places to come together and celebrate. Tradition of Turkey The traditional stuffed turkey adorns every dinner table during the feast. Pumpkin pie, Cranberry sauce, Corns are some of the dishes cooked everywhere to mark the day. Though historians dont have an evidence to prove t
15、hat turkey was eaten during the first Thanksgiving dinner, but the thanksgiving celebration will be incomplete without it. Parades The traditional Thanksgiving parade probably started with President Lincoln proclaiming it an official day. The full- dress parade is a way to display the countrys milit
16、ary strength and discipline. The main aim of such parades is to lift the spirits of the spectators, provide them with wholesome entertainment. In the present day, parades are accompanied with musical shows and celebrities. Football Games Watching NFL football during Thanksgiving is a popular traditi
17、on. The traditional game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers continues. One of the most memorable games having been played on this day.,火鸡来历,为什么要在感恩节都食火鸡呢。这要从感恩节的由来说起。1620年，英国一批主张改革的清教徒，因理想和抱负不能实现而退出国教，自立新教，此举激起了英国当政者的仇恨。这些清教徒们不堪承受统治者的迫害和歧视，先逃到荷兰，9月初，乘船远渡重洋，准备流亡美国。船在波涛汹涌的大海中漂泊了65天，于1
18、1月终于到达了美国东海岸，在罗得岛州的普罗维斯敦港登陆。当时，此处还是一片荒凉未开垦的处女地，火鸡和其他野生动物随处可见。时值寒冬，来到陌生的地方，缺衣少食，恶劣的环境正在威胁着他们的生命。在这生死攸关的时刻，当地的印第安人为他们带去了食物、生活用品和生产工具，并帮助他们建立了自己的新家园6。 这些英国人在安顿好新家以后，为感谢在危难之时帮助、支援过他们的印第安人，同时也感谢上帝对他们的“恩赐”，是年11月第四星期四，将猎获的火鸡制成美味佳肴，盛情款待印第安人，并与他们进行联欢，庆祝活动持续了三天。此后，每年11月第四个星期四都要举行这样的庆祝活动，除招待印第安人食烤火鸡外，并在一起瘵办射箭、
19、跑步、摔跤等体育竞赛，夜晚还围着篝火尽情歌舞，共享欢乐。,节日游戏,蔓越桔竞赛感恩节宴会后，有些家庭还常常做些传统游戏。第一次感恩节，人们进行了跳舞、比赛等许多娱乐活动，其中有些一直流传至今。有种游戏叫蔓越桔竞赛，是把一个装有蔓越桔的大碗放在地上，4-10名竞赛者围坐在周围，每人发给针线一份。 比赛一开始，他们先穿针线，然后把蔓越桔一个个串起来，3分钟一到；谁串得最长，谁就得奖。至于串得最慢的人，大家还开玩笑地发给他一个最差奖。 玉米游戏还有一种玉米游戏也很古老。据说这是为了纪念当年在粮食匮乏的情况下发给每个移民五个玉米而流传下来的。游戏时。人们把五个玉米藏在屋里，由大家分头去找，找到玉米的五
20、个人参加比赛，其他人在一旁观看。比赛开始，五个人就迅速把玉米粒剥在一个碗里，谁先剥完谁得奖，然后由没有参加比赛的人围在碗旁边猜里面有多少玉米粒，猜得数量最接近的奖给一大包玉米花。 南瓜赛跑人们最喜爱的游戏要算南瓜赛跑了。比赛者用一把小勺推着南瓜跑，规则是 绝对不能用手碰南瓜，先到终点者获奖。比赛用的勺子越小，游戏就越有意思。 除去这些活动外，有些家庭在节日里驱车到乡间去郊游，或是坐飞机出去旅行，特别是当年移民们安家落户的地方普利茅斯港更是游客们向往的所在。在那里，可以看到按照“五月花”号仿制的船和普利茅斯石，还可以花几个小时在移民村里参观。移民村是仿照当年的样子建成的。参观时，还有专门人员扮成
21、请教徒同游客们谈天，给人以身临其境的感觉。,蔓越橘,Thanksgiving Day Parade,Americas preeminent Thanksgiving Parade is an important tradition. It was first held in the year 1924 in Detroit down to Woodward Avenue. The parade began on a very small scale, its popularity grew with each passing year, and after almost 24 years of
22、 the parade tradition, it was televised locally in 1948. Fours years later in 1952 the parade received national coverage. The Parade is famously known for its policy of going on under any circumstance or condition; be it rain or shine. The most bittersweet year of the Parade was 1963, which was held
23、 less than a week after President Kennedys assassination, the country was still in mourning. But, as they say The show must go on, the parade was held so as not to disappoint millions of children and viewers. Thanksgiving parades also occur in other cities like Plymouth, Houston, Philadelphia and De
24、troit (where it is the only major parade of the year). Important Features of Thanksgiving Parade Important features of the parade are moving stands with specific themes, scenes from Broadway plays, large balloons of cartoon characters and TV personalities, and high school marching bands. The parade
25、comes to an end with Santa Clauss image passing the stands.,美国最重要的一个很重要的传统的感恩节游行。这是第一次举行的1924年度底特律下来伍德沃得大街。游行开始在一个非常小的规模，其受欢迎程度增长年复一年，经过近24年的游行的传统，它是局部1948电视。四年后在1952游行收到覆盖全国。 游行是有名的政策，在任何情况下或条件；天晴还是下雨。最喜忧参半今年的游行是1963，这是不到一个星期，甘乃迪总统遇刺之后，该国仍然在哀悼。但是，正如他们所说的“演出必须继续举行游行，从而不辜负数百万儿童和观众。 感恩节游行也发生在其他城市如普利茅斯
26、，休斯敦，费城和底特律（这是唯一主要游行的一年）。 感恩节游行的重要特征是具有特定主题的移动站，场景从百老汇戏剧，大型气球卡通人物、电视人物，和高中乐队。游行结束时与圣塔克劳斯的形象通过站。,感恩节游行图片,Thanksgiving Day Tradition,Thanksgiving Day is a communal celebration marked as a sense of gratitude people feel for all the good things in life. This is done by offering prayers, gifting your nea
27、r and dear ones. The fourth Thursday in the month of November is marked for the yearly celebration. The tradition of Thanksgiving continues till date in the form of Family Reunion and Feasting Family feast is an important tradition during Thanksgiving. The entire family sits at the table during dinn
28、er and offer prayer to the Lord Almighty for his continuous grace. It is also a time for relatives living in different places to come together and celebrate. Tradition of Turkey The traditional stuffed turkey adorns every dinner table during the feast. Pumpkin pie, Cranberry sauce, Corns are some of
29、 the dishes cooked everywhere to mark the day. Though historians dont have an evidence to prove that,turkey was eaten during the first Thanksgiving dinner, but the thanksgiving celebration will be incomplete without itParades The traditional Thanksgiving parade probably started with President Lincol
30、n proclaiming it an official day. The full- dress parade is a way to display the countrys military strength and discipline. The main aim of such parades is to lift the spirits of the spectators, provide them with wholesome entertainment. In the present day, parades are accompanied with musical shows
31、 and celebrities. Football Games Watching NFL football during Thanksgiving is a popular tradition. The traditional game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers continues. One of the most memorable games having been played on this day.,感恩节是一个公共庆典标志着作为一个感恩的心的人觉得生活中所有美好的事物。这是通过提供祈祷，赠与你的至亲。在
32、十一月的第四个星期四是显着的年度庆祝活动。感恩节的传统延续至今的形式， 家庭团圆筵 家庭是一个重要的传统节日感恩节期间。全家人围坐在桌边一起祈祷全能的上帝，他不断的恩典。这也是一个时间的亲属生活在不同的地方走到一起庆祝。 传统 土耳其传统火鸡毛绒餐桌装饰每一个节日期间。南瓜馅饼，蔓越莓酱，玉米的菜肴都标记的日子。虽然历史学家没有证据证明就吃火鸡在第一个感恩节晚餐，但感恩节庆祝活动将是不完整的没有它 传统的感恩节游行 大概始于林肯总统宣布这一天正式的。全服装游行是一种显示该国的军事力量和纪律。主要目的是这样的游行是振奋的观众，为他们提供健康的娱乐。在目前的一天，游行是伴随音乐节目和 名人。 足球游戏 感恩节观看美国国家足球联盟是一个受欢迎的传统。传统游戏之间的底特律雄狮和绿湾包装工队继续。一个最难忘的游戏已经在这一天。,
