OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaThanksgiving is a very special holiday that happens in the fall. It is a time when we say “thank you” for all the wonderful things in our lives. Many families and friends gather together to share a big, yummy meal!
Eating turkey and mashed potatoes is a big part of Thanksgiving. Some people also love sweet pumpkin pie and crunchy corn! We take turns talking about the things that make us happy, like our families, our pets, and our kind friends. On Thanksgiving, we remember to be kind and share what we have with others.
- Long ago, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people shared a big feast together to be friends and say thanks.
- Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of November.
- Americans eat about 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving every year!
