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Listening Time: English Practice

English Listening - Thanksgiving

Nov 20, 2023
Origins of Thanksgiving meal, importance of Thanksgiving, comparison between Thanksgiving and Christmas in the US, Thanksgiving food traditions including turkey, difference in holiday food between Christmas and Thanksgiving, popular Thanksgiving desserts, expression 'your mouth is watering', gratitude for completing immigration process and family blessings.
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  • Thanksgiving originated in 1621 with English pilgrims and the Wampanoag people.
  • Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family, express gratitude, and enjoy traditional festive dishes.

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Origins of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is believed to have originated in 1621 when English pilgrims, who established the Plymouth colony in Massachusetts, had an autumn harvest feast with the Wampanoag people. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving meal.

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