2009年10月18日日曜日

Thanksgiving Day



Hi, I’m Shiyumi! I will talk about Thanksgiving Day’s customs.
Thanksgiving Day is the second most important event after Christmas in America. It’s held on the fourth Tuesday in the month November. For the people in America, thanksgiving is a for merrymaking, shopping, family reunion, feats and family dinners. Next day called ‘After Thanksgiving Day’ is a holiday. From Tuesday to Sunday are holidays, so four consecutive. Most of people go back to hometown until the day before, so this day is very crowed by train and means of transportation. In Japan, this day looks like bon holidays and New Year.