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What Is Thanksgiving?

Vocabulario

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turkey

/ˈtɝki/

noun

a large bird that people cook and eat, often on holidays

Example:

My mom cooks a turkey for the holiday.

A large turkey with fanned tail feathers stands on grass
pie

/paɪ/

noun

a sweet food with a crust on the outside and fruit inside

Example:

There is a pie on the table.

A round pie with a crisscross crust on top.
mashed potatoes

/mæʃt pəˈteɪtoʊz/

noun

potatoes that are cooked and made soft

Example:

I eat mashed potatoes with my chicken.

A white bowl is full of mashed potatoes with green herbs on top.
no matter

/noʊ ˈmætɚ/

phrase

used to say that something is true in every case

Example:

No matter what the weather is, I will still go for a walk.

A person with an umbrella walks down a street in the rain.
thankful

/ˈθæŋkfəl/

adjective

feeling happy because of something good in your life

Example:

I am thankful for my family.

Four people sit around a wooden dining table in a bright room.
leftovers

/ˈlɛftˌoʊvɚz/

noun

food that you do not eat at a meal and keep for later

Example:

We ate the leftovers for lunch the next day.

An open refrigerator with shelves of food containers, jars, and a saucepan.
celebrate

/ˈsɛləˌbɹeɪt/

verb

to observe an event or occasion (e.g., a birthday)

Example:

We will celebrate my sister's birthday with a big party this weekend.

People raise glasses in a toast at a long dining table under string lights.

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What Is Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving is a holiday celebrated in the United States.

Thanksgiving is always on the third Thursday of November.

Families come together to celebrate Thanksgiving.

On Thanksgiving, we eat large meals. There is always a lot of food.

We like to eat turkey, pie, mashed potatoes, and more.

There is so much food on Thanksgiving that everyone takes home leftovers.

Before we eat, we usually talk about the things we are thankful for.

This year, I am thankful for my job. My job makes me really happy.

After we eat, we usually talk, play games, and watch football.

No matter how you celebrate, the most important thing about Thanksgiving is to be thankful for everything that you have.

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1. What is your favorite holiday in your country?

2. Do you like pie?

3. Do you often have leftovers after you finish dinner?

4. Do people in your country eat turkey?

5. What are you thankful for this year?

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6 de noviembre de 2026

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