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Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday of November.
In my country, we do not have this holiday.
This year, I cook Thanksgiving dinner for the first time.
My family and Ben come to my new apartment.
On Wednesday, I buy a big turkey.
It weighs fourteen pounds!
Marta texts me her recipe for mashed potatoes.
On Thursday morning, I put the turkey in the oven.
While it cooks, I watch the parade on TV.
There are giant balloons and marching bands.
My family arrives at noon.
Mom brings green beans, and Dad brings rolls.
Ben brings a pumpkin pie from the store.
Leo puts a fork next to every plate.
The smoke alarm goes off once, but the turkey is fine.
At three o'clock, the turkey is ready.
Dad carves it at the table.
We have turkey, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
Before we eat, everyone says what they are thankful for.
Mom is thankful for her family.
Leo is thankful for Max.
I say, I am thankful for my new home, and for you.
We eat and talk for two hours.
Then we have pie with whipped cream.
After dinner, Dad and Ben watch football on the couch.
Soon they are both asleep.
Marta and I wash the dishes.
Leo plays with Max on the floor.
Everyone takes leftovers home.
My first Thanksgiving dinner is a success!
