On 24th of November Americans celebrated one of the most joyous family festivals – Thanksgiving Day, which has been alive for hundreds of years. The customs they see in their homes today remind them of ancient celebrations of harvest, thankfulness for peace, and the endeavors of native Americans.
We invited Paul Sprague, director of “Moore Stephens”, to tell us how his family usually celebrate this holiday. Members of English speaking Club learnt that everyone follows the custom of family dinner and reunion religiously every year. Distances don't really matter as relatives drive down to be with their family. Feasts are usually held at home. It is a time to enjoy their favorite 'Roasted Turkey' with the family. Thanksgiving is a time to decorate homes with wreaths, fresh and dried flowers. People beautify their homes, give the interiors a whole new look and feel. Thanksgiving is a day when people send loving messages and warm wishes to their relatives, colleagues at work place, superiors and subordinates, near and dear ones. Parades and Football games during Thanksgiving are popular traditions.
We hope this warm atmosphere of meeting did not let our guest miss his family who is far from him this day!