New Year's Resolutions Many people start the New Year by making resolutions. But how long do they last? - The Flatmates (BBC World Service) - Worksheet - Speaking: Have you made any resolutions?
Thanksgiving Dayis a national holiday celebrated in Canada and the United States as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. It is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions and has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well. (From Wikipedia)