Yesterday the High School I.E.S. Los Álamos celebrated The Thanksgiving's Day in the playground of our school. Students from 1º and 2 º ESO prepared delicious chocolate cakes and everybody enjoyed them .Our language assistant, Elizabeth, explained to us the traditions of North America and we had a very good time!!!!!!Americans of all religions celebrate Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving is a special day for families, and people travel great distances to be with their families for this occasion.
The tradition started when some pilgrims left England because of religious persecution. They wanted to start a new life in a new country, so they left England on a ship called The Mayflower. They landed on the north-east coast of North America. It was winter and there wasn't much food. They immediately built small houses, but with the help of the native Americans who taught them to grow corn and how to hunt and fish. Soon the pilgrims and the natives became friends. The Pilgrims grew crops and the summer harvest was excellent. By November 1621 everyone had food and a home. They decided to celebrate it with a dinner to thank God. This was the first Thanksgiving dinner, and it continued for three days.