Though we are not with you but we miss you all on this Thanksgiving Day. 虽然感恩节你不能和我们在一起,但是我们会想念你的。
感恩节小历史
In 1620, the Pilgrims sailed to America on the May flower, seeking a place where they could have freedom of worship. After a tempestuous two-month voyage they landed at in icy November, what is now Plymouth,(Plymouth(普利茅斯)是英国在美国的一处殖民地,地点位于今天的马萨诸塞州Massachusetts。那里是人们第一次庆祝感恩节的地方,所以在谈论感恩节的历史渊源时,这个地名会经常出现。)Massachusetts. During their first winter, over half of the settlers(settler指来到陌生的地方开始新生活的“移居者,开拓者”,动词形容为settle. =pioneer=explorer ) died of starvation or epidemics. Those who survived began sowing in the first spring. Years later, President of the United States proclaimed the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day every year. The celebration of Thanksgiving Day has been observed on that date until today
感恩节吃什么
Today, there is such a large variety of food to choose from for Thanksgiving Dinner, but turkey is the traditional main course. Of course, you can choose goose, duck, ham, or even seafood.
Another modern staple for Thanksgiving is pumpkin pie. Moreover, sweet potatoes, peas, cranberry sauce and other goodies make their way to the Thanksgiving dinner