the first thanksgiving dinner, the thanksgiving celebration will be incomplete without it.

传统的填制火鸡让每个餐桌生色不少，南瓜派、酸果沙司、玉米更是那天必不可少的菜肴。虽然历史学

家没有证据证明在第一个感恩节时人们就吃火鸡，但没有火鸡的感恩节是不完美的。

parades??the traditional thanksgiving parade probably started with president lincoln

proclaiming it an official day. the full- dress parade is a way to display the country’s

military strength and discipline. the main aim of such parades is to lift the spirits of

the spectators, provide them with wholesome entertainment. in the present day, parades are

accompanied with musical shows and celebrities.

感恩节那天进行的巡游仪式大概始于林肯总统时期，而且这天被宣布为法定节日。隆重的巡游仪式是显

示国家军事力量和严明纪律的一个方式，但这样的巡游主要目的是振奋国人，为大众提供一个积极健康

的娱乐活动。现代的巡游活动还加入音乐节目，众多名人也参与其中。

football games??watching nfl football during thanksgiving is a popular tradition. the

traditional game between the detroit lions and the green bay packers continues. one of the

most memorable games having been played on this day.