Thanksgiving (Dia de gracias) :D

Is a traditional celebration of the United States and Canada. In the United States on the fourth Thursday of November, but originally was made last Thursday. In Canada, meanwhile, held the second Monday in October. Usually at this festival come together around a table family and friends to share a feast. Although religious in origin, is considered a secular holiday.Most people in the United States celebrate this festival with family gatherings in their homes where they prepare a feast. In many homes it is common to offer a prayer of thanks. The traditional main dish for dinner is a great roast turkey or baked. This turkey is traditionally accompanied with a filling made of cornbread and sage. Is traditionally served with a jelly or cranberry sauce. Besides vegetable dishes are usually served as green beans (green beans, green beans, beans), sweet potatoes (yams) and mashed potatoes (potatoes) with gravy, a sauce made from the juice of turkey is often served too great assorted desserts, pumpkin pie being the most popular. It is also common to prepare the pecan pie and apple.Annually, the department store chain Macy's made a big parade through the streets of Manhattan, New York, which attracts millions of people to Broadway to see the huge giant balloons and watch the performances of guest artistsMost businesses and offices are closed on this day. Some stores, malls, restaurants and bars are open. The Friday following the holiday is traditionally the opening of the holiday shopping season. This day is known as Black Friday. Stores and shops all offer bargain prices and many people go from early morning to the mall.