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Thanksgiving

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About this Lesson

  • Type: Video Tutorial
  • Length: 8:28
  • Media: Video/mp4
  • Use: Watch Online & Download
  • Access Period: Unrestricted
  • Download: MP4 (iPod compatible)
  • Size: 55 MB
  • Posted: 12/14/2009

This lesson is part of the following series:

Generalist - Volume 8 (13 lessons, $5.94)

Learn about the story behind the tradition of Thanksgiving with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series.

Thanksgiving is a North American festival. It commemorates the good fortune its founders encountered when they arrived in the New World. In Canada, Thanksgiving is held on the second Monday of October. In the United States of America, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November.

The story of the pilgrims, and the first Thanksgiving, has now become a foundational myth in North American culture. It reminds Americans of its founders, particularly the pilgrims, and the values they espoused. Its story is a fundamental part of American culture.

Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind.

*Please note this is an audio only mp4 lesson. An mp3 containing the same content is attached to the lesson and available for download under the "Additional Materials" section.

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iMinds Audio
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iMinds offers 8-minute audio books that deliver bursts of knowledge on an array of topics through iPods and other MP3 devices. MindTracks are designed to be a well-rounded subject overview of a general knowledge topic.

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