ThanksgivingThanksgiving

American Chuseok?

Thanksgiving HistoryThanksgiving History The first thanksgiving was in 1621.The first thanksgiving was in 1621. English people triedEnglish people tried to go to “The New to go to “The New

World,” but went too far north.World,” but went too far north.

England

The New World

Oh no, we’re going north!

Cold and HungryCold and Hungry

It was very cold, and the Englishmen had no It was very cold, and the Englishmen had no food. They were going to die.food. They were going to die.

But the Native Americans gave food to the But the Native Americans gave food to the English people.English people.

Purpose of HolidayPurpose of Holiday

Past: Celebrate harvest. Included dancing, Past: Celebrate harvest. Included dancing, singing, and a large mealsinging, and a large meal

Present: Special day to give thanks for Present: Special day to give thanks for everything you are grateful foreverything you are grateful for

Chuseok HistoryChuseok History

What are the origins of Chuseok?What are the origins of Chuseok?

From the Silla kingdom.From the Silla kingdom. Maybe from 55 BC.Maybe from 55 BC. Began as a weaving contest.Began as a weaving contest.

Purpose of HolidayPurpose of Holiday

Past: Celebrate good harvest and full moon. Activities Past: Celebrate good harvest and full moon. Activities include tug of war, ssireum, archery and gama include tug of war, ssireum, archery and gama fighting. fighting.

Present: Spend time with family membersPresent: Spend time with family members

ThanksgivingThanksgiving

It’s on the fourth Thursday of November.It’s on the fourth Thursday of November. Many people see their families.Many people see their families. There are so many people at the airport on the There are so many people at the airport on the

Wednesday before!Wednesday before!

Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving Dinner

It is a very, very, very big meal.It is a very, very, very big meal. Many people start eating early. There’s so Many people start eating early. There’s so

much food!much food!

Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving Dinner

TurkeyTurkey

Thanksgiving FoodsThanksgiving Foods

StuffingStuffing Bread cooked inside the bird with spices and other Bread cooked inside the bird with spices and other

meatsmeats

Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving Dinner

GravyGravy Made from turkey juices.Made from turkey juices.

Mashed potatoesMashed potatoes

Thanksgiving DinnerThanksgiving Dinner

Many other side dishes:Many other side dishes: Green beansGreen beans sweet potatoessweet potatoes Cranberry sauce (sweetened sauce made from a Cranberry sauce (sweetened sauce made from a

bitter red berry)bitter red berry)

ChuseokChuseokWhat are the foods of Chuseok?What are the foods of Chuseok?

In English, please.In English, please.

송편 송편 (Rice cake)(Rice cake)

What’s inside?What’s inside?

chestnuts

beans

Sesame seeds

What do you do after dinner?What do you do after dinner?

Play go stop!

Get money from Grandma!

See your See your ancestorsancestors……

Go to the grave.

Cut the grass.

See your See your ancestorsancestors……

Pay respects to ancestors.

After Dinner…After Dinner…

Americans watch American football!Americans watch American football!

The Day After ThanksgivingThe Day After Thanksgiving

ShoppingShopping The day after Thanksgiving, many Americans The day after Thanksgiving, many Americans

begin shopping for Christmas presents.begin shopping for Christmas presents.

QuizQuiz

When is Thanksgiving?When is Thanksgiving? The fourth Thursday of November.The fourth Thursday of November. What is the traditional meal?What is the traditional meal? Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, yams, green Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, yams, green

beans, and cranberry sauce.beans, and cranberry sauce. What do many Americans do the day after What do many Americans do the day after

Thanksgiving?Thanksgiving? Go shopping.Go shopping.

Venn DiagramVenn Diagram

Play go stop, Turkey, special foods, songpyeon, Play go stop, Turkey, special foods, songpyeon, play poker, watch football, bow to ancestors, play poker, watch football, bow to ancestors, travelers, see family, rest, 4travelers, see family, rest, 4 thth Thursday, cut the Thursday, cut the grass, weaving contest, play card games, go grass, weaving contest, play card games, go Christmas shopping, full moon, go home, no Christmas shopping, full moon, go home, no schoolschool