Thanksgiving

Aiza, Me(Jane), Joane, Monica, and Chette

    Some think Thanksgiving is all about the turkey, but let's seat back and really know what Thanksgiving is all about.
    History reveals that Thanksgiving began when Pilgrims arrived to a land where Native Americans existed. Most of the Pilgrims that arrived were very ill and were helpless. The natives helped the Pilgrims by teaching them how to grow crops. The very first crops the Pilgrims harvested was celebrated with a gathering of their people and the natives. That gathering is known today as Thanksgiving Day. It was a celebration of being fortunate to have their first harvested crops.

    Today, Thanksgiving is being celebrated a little differently. Families and relatives usually gather in a table full of different kinds of food. Turkey is the main coarse of the meal along with pumpkin pie, sweet potato, and many more. Families celebrate it as being thankful of what they have.

Aiza, Monica, Me(Jane), and Gena

    What am I thankful for this year?
I am thankful for having a family and a second family who accepts me.
I am thankful for having friends, new friends, who I can share stories and laughters with.
I am thankful for Michael and his love, which I will always treasure.
I am thankful for what life has offered me this year.

By: Jane Pauline