It also marks the end of summer and the beginning school year.
October 31st – Halloween
It is the most famous custom. Everybody are dressed as ghost and witches. A popular tradition is to cut the shape of a face in a pumpkin, put a light inside it, then put it in the window.
November 11th – Veterans Day
This is special day to remember all the people who fought in the wars.
Fourth Thursday of November – Thanksgiving
In 1621 William Bradford, the Governor of Massachusetts, decided to have at thanksgiving dinner for al the people. He wanted to thank God for many things. It was a difficult year, but the people still had food to eat. He wanted a way to share this good fortune with the American Indians who helped them. That meal lasted three days. Today tradition Thanksgiving meal is similar to the first. Usually there is a turkey, sweet potatoes, corn and pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving is a special day for families to get together.