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Global View ‐ Thanksgiving Dinner (C0324)
A: So what are you doing for Thanksgiving?
B: Not much really. It’s more of an American tradition, so
back home we don’t really celebrate it. In fact, I am not
even sure of what exactly is being celebrated!
A: Well you know, it’s a time to get together with all your
family and be thankful for everything!
B: Yeah but, how did this holiday come to be?
A: Well, the first settlers of Massachusetts arrived there
because of religious persecution from England and King
James. Once inthe New World, they befriended an native
named Squanto, who taught them how to harvest food
from the area such as corn.
B: Interesting! I am amazed how big and delicious
thanksgiving dinners are!
A: Come to my house for Thanksgiving! We are having
turkey, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes with gravy, and lots
of stuffing!
B: Count me in!