domingo, 24 de outubro de 2010

What are you thankful for ?

The Thanksgiving is one of the most populars and traditionals holidays that some countries celebrate nowadays.
There are some different opinions about the emergence of this holiday: The americans believe that it was in 1621 in Massachusetts, but there are some evidences that it happened in Canada (1578), and some people say that it was in Florida (1565).
People usually start this celebration giving thanks to God for commons purposes, and after they have a big dinner that include: Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, cramberry sauce, sweet corn, fall vegetables and pumpkin pie. The Thanksgiving day is celebrated in 6 countries nowadays, it is a time to to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general.
And you, what are you thankful for ? 


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