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Thanksgiving History - Video Class
Students watch the video taken from https://youtu.be/lslqtUMwDxA?si=lXRu7AitXji2rQVx about Thanksgiving History, then match the vocabulary to their definitions. Next they answer questions related to the video. Answer key is included. Happy Thansgiving!
Thanksgiving: A holiday celebrated in the U.S. and Canada, focused on giving thanks and sharing a festive meal.
Gratitude: The feeling of being thankful and appreciative.
Feast: A large, celebratory meal, often with abundant food and drink.
Turkey: A large bird traditionally roasted and served as the main dish on Thanksgiving.
Stuffing: A seasoned mixture of bread, herbs, and other ingredients, typically cooked inside a turkey.
Cranberry: A small, tart red fruit often made into a sauce served at Thanksgiving meals.
Pumpkin Pie: A sweet dessert pie made with spiced pumpkin filling, often associated with Thanksgiving.
Harvest: The gathering of crops or agricultural produce, often celebrated as a season of abundance.
Cornucopia: A horn-shaped container symbolizing abundance, often filled with fruits and vegetables.
Tradition: A long-established custom or practice passed down through generations.
Mashed Potatoes: Potatoes that are boiled, mashed, and often mixed with butter and cream.
Pilgrims: Early settlers in North America, notably those who celebrated the first Thanksgiving.
Native Americans: The Indigenous peoples of the Americas who played a key role in the Thanksgiving story.
Prayer: A solemn communication or expression of gratitude to a higher power.
Blessings: Things one is grateful for, often seen as gifts or favors from a divine source.
Fall (Autumn): The season of the year marked by harvest and falling leaves, leading to winter.
Sharing: The act of giving or using something together with others.
Celebration: An event or gathering held to honor a special occasion.
Dinner: The main meal of the day, often enjoyed in the evening or as a festive gathering.
Colonists: People who settle in a new land, often establishing colonies.
Pumpkin: A large, round orange fruit often used in pies and as decoration in autumn.
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