感恩節（Thanksgiving Day）是美國人民獨創的一個古老節日，也是美國人閤家歡聚的節日。 初時感恩節沒有固定日期，由美國各州臨時決定。直到美國獨立後的1863年，林肯總統宣佈感恩節為全國性節日 。1941年，美國國會正式將每年11月第四個星期四定為“感恩節”。感恩節假期一般會從星期四持續到星期天。Thanksgiving Day is an ancient holiday created by the American people, and it is also a holiday for the American family to get together. Originally, there was no fixed date for Thanksgiving. It was decided by the states on a temporary basis. It wasn't until 1863, after independence, that President Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday. In 1941, the United States Congress officially designated the fourth Thursday of November as Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving holiday usually lasts from Thursday to Sunday.
感恩節的由來：要一直追溯到美國曆史的發端。1620年，著名的“五月花”號船滿載不堪忍受英國國內宗教迫害的清教徒102人到達美洲。1620年和1621年之交的冬天，他們遇到了難以想象的困難，飢寒交迫，最後活下來的移民只有50來人。
The origin of Thanksgiving: to trace all the way back to the beginning of American history. In 1620, the famous ship "Mayflower" arrived in America with 102 Pilgrims who could not endure religious persecution in England. In the winter of 1620 and 1621, they encountered unimaginable difficulties. They were so cold and hungry that only about 50 settlers survived.
心地善良的印第安人給移民送來了生活必需品，還特地派人教他們怎樣狩獵、捕魚和種植玉米、南瓜。在印第安人的幫助下，移民們終於獲得了豐收，在歡慶豐收的日子，移民規定了感謝上帝的日子，併為感謝印第安人，邀請他們一同慶祝節日。感恩節流傳了300多年，一直保留到今天。
The kind-hearted Indians brought the necessities of life to the immigrants, and also specially sent people to teach them how to hunt, fish and plant corn and pumpkin. With the help of the Indians, the immigrants finally got the harvest, in the day of celebrating the harvest, the immigrants stipulated the day of thanking God, and for thanking the Indians, invited them to celebrate the festival together. Thanksgiving Day has been around for more than 300 years and is still around today.
感恩節主要是為了表達對上帝的感恩，當清教徒們在艱難的環境中得到祝福的時候，他們沒有忘記這是上帝的恩典，這是上帝的眷顧。所以特別的為了獻上感謝，而有了感恩節。
Thanksgiving is mainly about giving thanks to God. When the Pilgrims were blessed in difficult circumstances, they did not forget that it was god's grace, that it was God's blessing. So Thanksgiving is a special day to give thanks.
感恩節主要流傳於北美國家。感恩節旨在感謝生命中遇到的一些人和事。感恩節這一天。美國舉國上下熱鬧非凡，有許多戲劇表演、化裝遊行、體育比賽等等。除了美國擁有自己的感恩節，加拿大、巴西、埃及、希臘等地方也擁有屬於自己的感恩節，不同國家慶祝感恩節的習俗各有不同。每逢感恩節這一天，美國家家戶戶都要吃火雞，他們通常還吃一些傳統的菜餚，例如西葫蘆、奶油洋蔥、土豆泥、番瓜派等等。家庭成員無論在哪都會趕回家過節。
Thanksgiving Day mainly spread in North American countries. Thanksgiving is about giving thanks for the people and things in your life. Thanksgiving Day. The United States is very busy throughout the country, with many theatrical performances, masquerade parades, sports competitions and so on. In addition to the United States, Canada, Brazil, Egypt, Greece and other countries have their own Thanksgivings. Different countries have different customs to celebrate Thanksgiving.American families eat Turkey on Thanksgiving Day. They also eat traditional dishes such as zucchini, creamy Onions, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. No matter where they are, family members rush home for the holidays.
感恩節就其意義和慶祝方式來說，從1621年以來，幾乎沒有什麼變化。在這一天，各個教派的教堂都開放，向上帝的慷慨恩賜表示感謝。
Thanksgiving Day has changed little since 1621, in terms of its meaning and celebration. On this day, churches of all denominations are open to give thanks to God for his bounty.
感恩節是個家庭節日，全國各地，丈夫和妻子、孩子和老人，從市到鎮、從鎮到鄉、從鄉到莊，都回到老家共度節日。回不了家的人也打長途電話和父母家人暢談，分享感恩的事。
Thanksgiving is a family holiday. Across the country, husbands and wives, children and the elderly, from town to town, town to village, village to village, return home to celebrate the holiday. Those who can't go home also make long-distance phone calls to talk with their parents and family members and share their gratitude.
感恩節的正餐，全國上下實際上都一樣。餐桌上總是擺滿了各式各樣的美味食品。自然主要是火雞。吃南瓜餡餅是讓大家記得當年印第安人曾送給第一批定居者這樣的禮物。
Thanksgiving dinners are practically the same all over the country. There is always a variety of delicious food on the table. Mainly turkeys, of course. Pumpkin pie is eaten to remind people of the gift the Indians gave to the first settlers.
在大多數家庭裡，飯後都會做一些傳統的遊戲。感恩節是一項愉快的慶祝活動，是一個家庭團聚的日子，是重敘友情的時刻。在那一天，就是單身漢也總是被邀請到別人的家裡，同大家一起分享感恩的歡樂，並且感謝上帝的恩惠。這也是感恩節的意義所在。
In most families, some traditional games are played after dinner. Thanksgiving is a joyous celebration, a time for family reunions and a time to renew friendships. On that day, even single men are always invited to other people's homes to share the joy of Thanksgiving and thank God for his bounty. That's what Thanksgiving is all about.
現今，感恩節已經成為一個普世性的節日。
感恩節，別忘了感恩。向上帝感恩，向家人感恩，向朋友感恩；向所有的經歷感恩，向一切的環境感恩...
Today, Thanksgiving Day has become a universal holiday.
Thanksgiving Day, don't forget to give thanks. Be thankful to God, to family, to friends; Be grateful for all the experiences, for all the circumstances...
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