Thanksgiving Day in the USA

Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. This year it falls on November 22nd. 

Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together and have a special meal. The meal often includes stuffed turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie and vegetables. It is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have. Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. These festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas season. Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and visits to family and friends.

History of Thanksgiving

Charlie Brown: Origins of Thanksgiving [part 1 & 2]

You Are the Historian: 
INVESTIGATING THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
This is an interactive exploration of the facts and myths associated with the story of the First Thanksgiving. Students can explore the facts and myths through the eyes of a Native American child or through the eyes of a female Pilgrim. Through the eyes of each character students discover the culture of giving thanks in the Native American and English cultures.

Scholastic has also made a compilation of Virtual Field Trips, offering information on Native Americans, English and the First Thanksgiving.

N.B. Children should not browse sites unsupervised.

For information in Greek, have a look here and watch the following video.