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Thanksgiving is a holiday of gratitude
Thanksgiving is a holiday that celebrates a nation's gratitude for its traditions and heritage. It is also a time when people look forward to团聚， sharing food and stories with those they love.
Daily grateful customs
Here are some daily grateful customs associated with Thanksgiving:
Holiday shopping
During the holiday season, people often gather to shop for gifts. In many places， especially in the U.S.，Holiday shopping has become a custom。 This activity started around Black Friday（即Black Day）， which is celebrated as "the day after today"（也就是星期五）。The term was chosen because this day early birds are called out when they arrive at the market to buy cheap stuff.
Community celebration
On every day of the holiday，Holidays bring together people from all walks of life. In the U.S. and other countries, these events are very social。 festive celebrations occur， including religious ceremonies such as祈祷（祈祷） and parades or games performed by religious groups or tribes.
Social activities
Some families still take advantage of social activities during the holiday， such as driving to scenic spots like P利茅斯港（普利茅斯港）for outdoor adventures or traveling abroad for extended stays. People from home come back often to share family stories and enjoy a cozy meal with friends and family.
Holiday food
Nutritious foods are a part of the holiday’s grand tradition。Common dishes include steamed fish，apples、oranges、strawberries，and grapes。Additionally，people enjoy fruits like red莓 葡萄干 and fresh fruit slices（如葡萄干），以及甜点和甜饮料。The most popular dishes are roasting turkey（烤火鸡）和南瓜饼（pumpkin pie），which remain unchanged for years.
Social games
Traditional games are also played during the holiday， such as the rope-pulling game and the potato-eating contest。In the potato-eating contest，each person gets a slice of a large potato（大 potatoes）。The winner is the one who eats the most slices.
Sweet potato race
Nestle-up-to-a-leaf competition is another popular game。Participants pull at strings， and the participant whose string reaches furthest wins. The loser gets a warning of the worst prize.
Yeast eating contest
A traditional game that has been played for centuries involves guessing the number of yeast cells（酵母菌细胞） in a jar。People search individually or with groups to find and remove one cell at a time. Those who successfully do this first win a small prize.
Corn race
Some people also play a game called corn racing， where participants use their hands or tools to drag a stick（小勺子） along a path。The participant with the farthest distance wins. The game is simple and fun， especially for families who travel together.
Sweet potato race
Here’s another sweet potato eating contest。“Hark! There’s a sweet potato on the table！”（“啊！桌上有一块甜 potato？”）The participants will pull at strings to see who can reach the end first. The winner gets a big chocolate chip cookie（大饼干），and everyone else shares a small prize.
Pumpkin pie eating contest
People enjoy the sweetness of apple pies（圆饼） as they compete in this game。Participants will eat pieces of apple pie， and those who finish first get a big prize. The winner receives an apple pie with chocolate sauce（如巧克力酱），and others get small rewards.
Corn eating contest
There is also a corn eating contest， where participants use their hands or sticks to drag pieces of corn（麦穗） along paths。The participant with the farthest distance wins. This game is simple and fun for families that travel together.
Nutcrack puzzle
People often look forward to receiving their prize in this sweet potato eating contest， as they are waiting to see how many pieces of sweet potato they’ve eaten。The winner gets a big chocolate chip cookie（大饼干），and the others receive small prizes.
Sweet potato race
Here’s another sweet potato eating contest。“Hark! There’s a sweet potato on the table！”（“啊！桌上有一块甜 potato？”）The participants will pull at strings to see who can reach the end first. The winner gets a big chocolate chip cookie（大饼干），and everyone else shares a small prize.
Corn eating contest
People enjoy the sweetness of apple pies（圆饼） as they compete in this game. Participants will eat pieces of apple pie（如苹果圆饼）， and those who finish first get a big prize. The winner receives an apple pie with chocolate sauce（如巧克力酱），and others get small rewards.
Sweet potato race
Here’s another sweet potato eating contest。“Hark! There’s a sweet potato on the table！”（“啊！桌上有一块甜 potato？”）The participants will pull at strings to see who can reach the end first. The winner gets a big chocolate chip cookie（大饼干），and everyone else shares a small prize.
Pumpkin pie eating contest
People enjoy the sweetness of apple pies（圆饼） as they compete in this game. Participants will eat pieces of apple pie（如苹果圆饼）， and those who finish first get a big prize. The winner receives an apple pie with chocolate sauce（如巧克力酱），and others get small rewards.
Corn eating contest
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