An Unexpected Thanksgiving: A Newcomer's Perspective
When 14-year-old Aisha moved from India to America, she had only heard of Thanksgiving in movies. Now, she was about to experience it firsthand. The flurry of preparations, the delightful aroma wafting from the kitchen, and her cousins' excited chatter filled her with curiosity. She decided to delve deeper into this tradition. Upon researching, she discovered that Thanksgiving was a celebration of the Pilgrims’ first harvest in the New World. The iconic feast was said to include dishes like turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, and pumpkin pie. As the Thanksgiving dinner commenced, Aisha was mesmerized by the array of dishes on the table. The family gathered around, sharing stories, laughter, and expressing gratitude for their blessings. The sense of unity and warmth was infectious, making her feel like a part of this tradition. Reflecting on her first Thanksgiving, Aisha thought about how food and gratitude had brought everyone together. She had not only learned about a new tradition but also experienced the universal joy of sharing a meal with loved ones.
Question 1
What did Aisha learn about the origin of Thanksgiving?
It was a celebration of the Pilgrims' first harvest in the New World
It was a festival to welcome the winter
It was a birthday party for the country's president
It was a feast for the Native Americans
It was an end-of-year holiday
Question 2
What is the significance of the meal during the Thanksgiving celebration?
To display cooking skills
To share a meal with loved ones and express gratitude
To mark the end of the year
To eat as much as you can
To enjoy different cuisines
Question 3
What was Aisha's feeling during her first Thanksgiving celebration?
Confused
Bored
Overwhelmed
Mesmerized
Angry
Question 4
What word best describes the atmosphere during the Thanksgiving dinner?
Tense
Competitive
Infectiously warm
Sad
Cold
Question 5
What did Aisha do to understand more about Thanksgiving?
Asked her cousins
Watched movies
Read books
Researched about it
Asked her teachers
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