A man in Phoenix calls his son in

A man in Phoenix calls his son in New York the day before Thanksgiving and says,  

"I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough. ”  

"Pop, what are you talking about? " the son screams.  

"I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; forty-five years of misery is enough. ”  

We can't stand the sight of each other any longer, " the father says.   

"We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her. "   

Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone.  

"Like heck they're getting divorced, " she shouts, "I'll take care of this, "  

She calls Phoenix immediately, and screams at her father,  

"You are NOT getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there.   

I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, DO YOU HEAR ME? " and hangs up.   

The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife.    

"Okay, " he says, "they're coming for Thanksgiving and paying their own way. "

After Thanksgiving with her folks, single Sally prayed the following, "Oh Dear Lord, I'm thankful for all the blessing in my life.

And, I'm not asking for this for myself. But please send my mother a son-in-law. "

How do you keep a turkey in suspense?

I'll let you know next week.

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One of the most popular first Thanksgiving stories recalls the three-day celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. Over 200 years later, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national day of thanksgiving.

One of the most popular first Thanksgiving stories recalls the three-day celebration in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1621. Over 200 years later, President Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national day of thanksgiving(n) День Благодарения declare(v) объявлять recall(t) вспоминать

The Pilgrim’s thanksgiving feast included 50 surviving pilgrims and approximately 90 Wampanoag Indians. Their menu differed from modern Thanksgiving dinners and included berries, shellfish, boiled pumpkin, and deer.

The Pilgrim’s thanksgiving feast included 50 surviving pilgrims and approximately 90 Wampanoag Indians. Their menu differed from modern Thanksgiving dinners and included berries, shellfish, boiled pumpkin, and deer. modern(n) современный approximately(adj) приблизительно differ(v) отличаться

The first Thanksgiving in America actually occurred in 1541, when Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his expedition held a thanksgiving celebration in Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas panhandle.

The first Thanksgiving in America actually occurred in 1541, when Francisco Vasquez de Coronado and his expedition held a thanksgiving celebration in Palo Duro Canyon in the Texas panhandle. actually(adv) фактически, вообще говоря occur(v) происходить panhandle(n) узкий выступ территории

Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, to be observed annually. However, various earlier presidents all urged Americans to observe various periods of thanksgiving.

Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, to be observed annually. However, various earlier presidents all urged Americans to observe various periods of thanksgiving. various(adj) различный proclaim(v) провозглашать annually(adv) ежегодно

Sarah Josepha Hale, the enormously influential author, waged a tireless campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday in the mid-19 th century. She also wrote the classic nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb. ”

Sarah Josepha Hale, the enormously influential author, waged a tireless campaign to make Thanksgiving a national holiday in the mid-19 th century. She also wrote the classic nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb. ” rhyme(n) стихотворение influential(adj) влиятельный enormously(adv) чрезвычайно

Now a Thanksgiving dinner staple, cranberries were actually used by Native Americans to treat arrow wounds and to dye clothes.

Now a Thanksgiving dinner staple, cranberries were actually used by Native Americans to treat arrow wounds and to dye clothes. wound(n) рана dye(v) красить staple(n) основной продукт питания

Baby turkeys are called poults. Only male turkeys gobble and, therefore, are called gobblers.

Baby turkeys are called poults. Only male turkeys gobble and, therefore, are called gobblers. male(n) мужчина (лицо мужского пола) poult(n) индюшонок gobble(v) есть быстро, жадно и шумно

The Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday largely because stores hope the busy shopping day will take them out of the red and into positive profits. Black Friday has been a tradition since the 1930 s.

The Friday after Thanksgiving is called Black Friday largely because stores hope the busy shopping day will take them out of the red and into positive profits. Black Friday has been a tradition since the 1930 s. store(n) largely(adj) магазин в значительной степени out of the red(ph) вылезти из долгов

Each year the President of the United States pardons a turkey. This lucky turkey is guaranteed to spend the rest of its life living freely and not ending up on a turkey platter.

Each year the President of the United States pardons a turkey. This lucky turkey is guaranteed to spend the rest of its life living freely and not ending up on a turkey platter. freely(adj) pardon(v) platter(n) свободно миловать блюдо (большая тарелка)

In 1953, someone misjudged the number of frozen turkeys it would sell that Thanksgiving -- by 26 TONS! Some industrious soul came up with a brilliant plan: Why not slice up the meat and repackage with some trimmings on the side? Thus, the first TV dinner was born!

In 1953, someone misjudged the number of frozen turkeys it would sell that Thanksgiving -- by 26 TONS! Some industrious soul came up with a brilliant plan: Why not slice up the meat and repackage with some trimmings on the side? Thus, the first TV dinner was born! frozen(adj) slice up(ph v) trimming(n) замороженный резать ломтиками гарнир

IDIOMS DON’T BE A COUCH POTATOE!

butter someone up

butter someone up подмазываться to flatter someone; to treat someone especially nicely in hopes of receiving special favors.

have a bun in the oven

have a bun in the oven быть беременной to be pregnant.

egg someone on

egg someone on настропалить to encourage, urge, or dare someone to continue doing something, usually something unwise.

spill the beans

spill the beans проболтаться to give away a secret or a surprise.

bite off more than one can chew

bite off more than one can chew взять на себя невыполнимую задачу to take (on) more than one can deal with; to be overconfident.

SLANG ‘N JARGON

doggie bag

double dip

gobble gobble

Pearl of Wisdom

“I'm thankful for every moment. ” ~Al Green

“I'm just thankful for everything, all the blessings in my life, trying to stay that way. I think that's the best way to start your day and finish your day. It keeps everything in perspective. ” ~Tim Tebow

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. ” ~Gilbert K. Chesterton

“I know that when I pray, something wonderful happens. Not just to the person or persons for whom I'm praying, but also something wonderful happens to me. I'm grateful that I'm heard. ” ~Maya Angelou

“Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life. ” ~Robert Louis Stevenson

“Gratitude changes the pangs of memory into a tranquil joy. ” ~Dietrich Bonhoeffer