1. Thanksgiving November 27, 2008

2. What is Thanksgiving? Time to say thanks Gather with your family Holiday feast! Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes, coleslaw, fruit salad, biscuits and PUMPKIN PIE!!

3. Thanksgiving in the United States American Football Tennessee at Detroit Seattle at Dallas Arizona at Philadelphia

4. When is Thanksgiving? End of the harvest season, autumn Fourth Thursday in November Long weekend, go shopping…

6. Parades! Thanksgiving Parade Macy’s Parade in New York Marching bands, floats

7. Tradition began in 1600s Spanish? American? Texan? Pilgrims All football and shopping?

8. Pilgrims 1621 Legend of Squanto Native-Americans teach farming Colony in Plymouth, Massachusetts Survived first year, say thank you

9. Christmas Season begins Hear Christmas music Coming of winter Santa Claus!

10. Thanksgiving in the U.S. Varies by climate Rain, snow, sunshine Chicago is in the Midwest Midwest!

11. Thanksgiving in Chicago Trees lose their leaves First snowfall Very cold!