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Thanksgiving is a public holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November every year in the United States. It started as a harvest festival and has been celebrated nationally on and off since 1789.  The most important part of Thanksgiving for American families is to spend family time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cMy favorite holiday was Thanksgiving. Firstly, it was my first holiday with the whole family in America. Secondly, the whole family came together. All aunts and uncles and their kids came to grandma\u2019s. We played football with all of them, including grandma and grandpa. It was the first time I played it and it was so much fun for all. We had a great dinner with all the typical things you can imagine \u2026 it was deeeelicious! It was so great to be with such a big family and I really enjoyed that day. I will remember it my whole life, I hope.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Swantje from Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few tips to help you have a terrific Thanksgiving experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Host Parents<\/strong>
Please plan to include your au pair in your Thanksgiving celebration, if at all possible. If you are traveling or will not be able to invite your au pair to join you for Thanksgiving, give her plenty of notice and help her make alternate plans. You don\u2019t want to leave your au pair alone over the holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Au Pairs<\/strong>
If you are invited to attend dinner, please let your family know within 5 days of the invitation, whether you are planning to attend, so they may make plans. If your host family is unable to include you in their Thanksgiving plans, please let me know if you have trouble making other plans, so I can assist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to discuss time off during this holiday weekend. Many host families work the Friday after Thanksgiving so do not assume you have this day off or the entire weekend. Talk to your host family, BEFORE you make any plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bonus Tip for the Kids<\/strong>
If you are looking for a fun recipe to make with your au pair, check out these turkey cookies<\/a>. Find more fun activities and recipes on the Au Pair in America Fall Holidays<\/a> pinboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image: Martin Cathrae<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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