1620年歐洲殖民者到達普利茅斯洛克,第二年即1621年他們獲得大豐收.感恩節就是為紀念這一豐收而舉行的慶祝活動。
Thanksgiving is a celebration that commemorates the harvest reaped by the Plymouth colony in 1621, following their arrival at Plymouth Rock in 1620.
在東南亞國家聯盟的一項企業峰會上，克林頓國務卿談到美國擴大參與東南亞事務的主要目的之一是，為美國人創造更多商業機會和就業機會。
In an address to a group attending an ASEAN Business Summit, Secretary Clinton spoke about one of the main objectives of the U.S. policy of increased engagement in Southeast Asia, creating more business opportunities and jobs for Americans.
小提琴手說：“雖然我沒錢，但我活得很快樂;假如我沒了誠信，我一天也不會快樂。”
The violinist said, "Although I don't have much money, I live happily; but if I lose honesty I won't be happy forever."
對於大多數美國家庭來說，有個主要的與錢有關的傳統也和感恩節相關：“黑色星期五”購物。
For most American families, there's one major money-related tradition associated with Thanksgiving: Black Friday shopping.
但是對於其他人來說，買便宜貨倒是處於次要地位，更重要的是審視財務狀況。
But for others, bargain hunting takes a back seat to a financial reality check.
他們利用感恩節的聚會來探討並回顧眾多財務問題，從房產計劃、遺囑，到投資和慈善，多種多樣。
They use this time together as an opportunity to discuss and review a host of financial issues ranging from estate planning and wills to investment and philanthropy.
