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Thanksgiving Day 
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest during the preceding year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. The first Thanksgiving celebration was held in 1621. Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal. It is a time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.
1. When do people celebrate Thanksgiving Day in United States?
R: On the fourth Thursday of November
2. When do people celebrate Thanksgiving Day in Canada?
R: On the second Monday of October
3. Why do people celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
R: It is a time for counting our blessings we have received during the year and being with our families and friends.
4. When was the first Thanksgiving Day?
R: In 1621
5. What are the traditional foods?
R: Traditional foods are turkey, sweet potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. Many people have pumpkin pie for dessert at the end of the meal.