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感恩节Thanksgiving Day

What is Thanksgiving? 什么是感恩节?

Thanksgiving is a national holiday widely celebrated in North America. It is celebrated as a day of giving thanks for a good harvest and what they have.

感恩节是北美国家的国定假日。在这天人们庆祝、感恩自己拥有的一切。

Now in the US, it is a time for family reunion, and signaling the start of the festive season before Christmas.

现在感恩节在美国是家人团聚的时刻,同时也预示着圣诞季节的来临。

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When is Thanksgiving? 感恩节是哪一天?

In the US, Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday in November. And in many states, the Friday after Thanksgiving Thursday is also a holiday, this is called Black Friday. Many people choose to have a long weekend break, spend time with their family or shop for Christmas presents on Black Friday. Many stores offer special discounts.

在美国感恩节是每年十一月的第四个星期四。在美国很多州,感恩节后的星期五也是一个公众假日,这一天有一个特殊的名字,就是“黑色星期五 Black Friday”。很多人会利用这个长周末探望家人或者趁“黑色星期五”这天采购圣诞节的礼物。很多商店在“黑色星期五”这天都会有各种促销或打折活动。

Thanksgiving food 感恩节的食品

Since Thanksgiving started as a harvest celebration, it’s no wonder that food plays an important part.Roast turkey is the must have dish, also, for dessert, pumpkin pies are served.

因为感恩节源于庆祝丰收,所以“吃”在这个节日里是非常重要的。烤火鸡是必备食品,另外,甜品非南瓜派莫属了。

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Roast turkey 烤火鸡

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pumpkin pie 南瓜派

Other food: apple, orange, chestnut, grape, mince pie , cranberry sauce, cornbread, English cheese pie, venison, ducks & geese, garlic and onions, pumpkin pudding, Indian pudding, salad, etc.

其他食物:苹果、桔子、栗子、葡萄、碎肉馅饼、小红莓酱、玉米面包、英国奶酪派、鹿肉、鸭、鹅、大蒜、洋葱、南瓜布丁、印第安布丁、沙拉等。

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Cornbread 玉米面包

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pumpkin pudding南瓜布丁

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cranberry sauce小红莓酱

Fun facts 感恩节有趣小知识

The president of the United States traditionally ‘pardons’ one lucky turkey each year just before Thanksgiving holiday. The chosen one is spared from the oven and is given freedom to enjoy the rest of its life in the wild.

美国总统每年在感恩节前会“赦免 pardon”一只幸运的火鸡。被“赦免”的幸运火鸡会躲过被送进烤箱的厄运,重新获得自由,在野外悠闲的度过余生。

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In other countries 其它国家

In Canada, Thanksgiving is on the second Monday of October. It’s not big in the UK, although it seems to be gaining popularity.

在加拿大,感恩节是每年十月的第二个星期一。英国人不会特别庆祝感恩节,不过近些年这个节日好像也逐渐的被越来越多的英国人认可。

Thanksgiving Customs 感恩节习俗

The customs of Thanksgiving are eating, seeing your family, singing, thanking people for coming over and coming to their celebration! It is a thankful holiday!

感恩节的习俗有:享受美食、看望家人、唱歌和感谢亲朋齐来相聚庆祝!这是一个感恩的节日!

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