1. Happy Thanksgiving Student Name:Jeph Brutus Date: November, 24,2009 Mr. Jiang, MECPS

2. What is the history of Thanksgiving? The modern Thanksgiving holiday traces its origins from a 1621 celebration at the Plymouth Plantation, where the Plymouth settlers held a harvest feast after a successful growing season. It is this iconic event that is generally referred to as the "First Thanksgiving." The modern Thanksgiving holiday traces its origins from a 1621 celebration at the Plymouth Plantation, where the Plymouth settlers held a harvest feast after a successful growing season. It is this iconic event that is generally referred to as the "First Thanksgiving."

3. When presently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. It did not become a federal holiday until 1941. presently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. It did not become a federal holiday until 1941.

4. We celebrate by traveling to our family members We celebrate by traveling to our family members We also celebrate by eating large amounts of food especially turkey We also celebrate by eating large amounts of food especially turkey How do we celebrate?

5. Tradition Baking turkey Baking turkey Baking macaroni Baking macaroni Coming together with my family Coming together with my family

6. What do you like the most about Thanksgiving? I like the food my family makes I like the food my family makes I like how my family gathers together I like how my family gathers together Love my aunties turkey Love my aunties turkey

7. My Wishes and Greeting on Thanksgiving I wish I am able to eat to large amounts of food I wish I am able to eat to large amounts of food I wish I can cook something for the family I wish I can cook something for the family