Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving 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 day. 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. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations.  

Reflection: 12 Things I’m Thankful For:

1.     I’m thankful for having a free education.

2.     I’m thankful for having food to eat.

3.     I’m thankful for having a home.

4.     I’m thankful for having parents.

5.     I’m thankful for my parents taking care of me.

6.     I’m thankful for having clean and nice clothes to wear.

7.     I’m thankful for having a family who cares about me.

8.     I’m thankful for having a care to travel on.

9.     I’m thankful for not having to pay for school.

10.                         I’m thankful for my friends.

11.                         I’m thankful for having technology to use.

12.                         I’m thankful for my teachers.