HOLIDAYS IN THE USA Task 1. Answer the following questions about Thanksgiving. 1. What year did the first Thanksgiving celebration in America take place? Answer: 2. Can you name three foods that are commonly served during a Thanksgiving dinner? Answer: 3. What are some traditions or activities families typically do on Thanksgiving Day? Answer: 4. What types of vegetables are often included in a traditional Thanksgiving meal? Answer: 5. What is the name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims when they arrived in America? Answer: 6. Besides the United States, are there any other countries that have similar celebrations to Thanksgiving? Answer: Task 2. Christmas. Look at the pictures and circle the correct words. Candy bar Scarf Candy cane Hat Scarecrow Mistletoe Snowman Roots Gingerbread man Christmas tree Chocolate man Christmas plant

Task 1. Thanksgiving Questions

1. Question: What year did the first Thanksgiving celebration in America take place?

   Answer: The first Thanksgiving celebration in America took place in 1621.

2. Question: Can you name three foods that are commonly served during a Thanksgiving dinner?

   Answer: Three foods commonly served during Thanksgiving dinner are turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.

3. Question: What are some traditions or activities families typically do on Thanksgiving Day?

   Answer: Some traditions or activities families typically do on Thanksgiving Day include having a large meal together, watching parades, and expressing gratitude for the blessings in their lives.

4. Question: What types of vegetables are often included in a traditional Thanksgiving meal?

   Answer: Types of vegetables often included in a traditional Thanksgiving meal are mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, green beans, and brussel sprouts.

5. Question: What is the name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims when they arrived in America?

   Answer: The name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims when they arrived in America is the Wampanoag tribe.

6. Question: Besides the United States, are there any other countries that have similar celebrations to Thanksgiving?

   Answer: Yes, Canada also celebrates Thanksgiving, typically on the second Monday in October.

Task 2. Christmas Words

1. Candy cane
2. Hat
3. Snowman
4. Mistletoe
5. Gingerbread man
6. Christmas tree