Thanksgiving

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Creative Writing

Thanksgiving

  • When is Thanksgiving, and when do we celebrate it?
  • When did it become an official holiday on the last Thursday of November?
  • How is Thanksgiving different today than in the past?
  • What would have happened if people from Europe had never come to the New World?
  • How did the early Europeans live when they came to the New World?
  • Who was at the first Thanksgiving, and what food did they have?
  • What do you and your family do for Thanksgiving? Do you travel, or do you stay at home?
  • Will you watch the parade on TV or go in person, or are you not really into it?
  • What food does your family serve on your table for this holiday? What is your favorite?
  • Do you have a favorite dessert? If so, what is it, and how much will you eat?
  • Why do most people eat turkey on this holiday?
  • What are you thankful for this year?
  • Why is it important to show the people in our lives that we are thankful for them?
  • What is something unique that your family does to celebrate this holiday?
  • What is Black Friday? Will you buy anything?
  • Should we start decorating for Christmas before we celebrate Thanksgiving?
Chip Valecek
Author: Chip Valecek