How much do you know about Thanksgiving Day? It is a typical American holiday. The【B1】______of thanksgiving has always been peac

How much do you know about Thanksgiving Day? It is a typical American holiday. The(26)theme of thanksgiving has always been peace and plenty, health and happiness.
    It is a historical, national and(27)religious holiday that began with the Pilgrims. The first Thanksgiving Day was celebrated by the English(28)settlers in Plymouth, Massachusetts on December 12, 1621. After a good harvest in the fall, the Pilgrims invited Indians, their good friends to have a big(29)feast outdoors at long tables to thank God for his love and mercy. They ate, drank and played games for three days. After that, Thanksgiving Days were celebrated(30)irregularly. And in 1941 the Congress(31)declared the fourth Thursday in November to be a national day. Today the Americans usually hold a big family dinner to celebrate the holiday, which often(32)lasts four days. They have such traditional food as roast turkey, pumpkin pie, apples, cranberry sauce, and so on. They relax and enjoy family(33)reunion. A traditional Thanksgiving dinner also takes place yearly at the White House. American football games are also played everywhere.(34)Millions of people watch the game on television.
    In China Thanksgiving Day is becoming popular. On this day numerous people say out their love and show their(35)gratitude to the family, friends, colleagues and even strangers.