What is THANKSGIVING? Where does it come from?
No doubt, it is a popular holiday celebrated in North America. It is a great time of the year because families gather and give thanks for the good things they can share.
This video explains a bit of its origins. I recommend reading the glossary below before watching. After that, why don't you try the comprehension questions?
ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:- Who wanted to go to US to scape from prosecution?
- What happened after 12 years in Holland?
- Where did the ship set sail?
- How long did the journey take?
- Where did they arrive?
- What was the name of the ship?
- Who was Squanto?
- What did the native indians teach to the pilgrims?
- What did they celebrate the first Thanksgiving?
- When do they celebrate Thanksgiving now?
Harvest: cosecha
Sail: navegar
Seek: buscar (look for)
Threaten: amenazar
The Puritans: Puritanos
Exchange: a cambio de
Weaken: debilitar
Survive: sobrevivir
Barn: choza
Half: la mitad
Sorrow: pena, tristeza
Drought: sequía
Trading relations: relaciones comerciales
Poisonous: venenoso
Crops: cultivos, semillas
Fast: ayuno
Gather: reunirse
What are you thankful for? Family, health, job, life?
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