Thanksgiving is the perfect occasion to show one's gratitude towards the Almighty, for the bountiful harvest. Thanksgiving dinner is a memorable time for the family members and friends, who get together and spend quality time with each other. There is also a tradition of reciting poems during the festival. Most of the poems either express the true meaning of the festival or are aimed at creating a lighter environment for the celebration. In this article, we bring you the poem 'If You're Thankful and You Know It'. It is a parody to the popular song 'If You're Happy and You Know It' and is sung to its tune too. Children love this song and love to do some actions, as they sing along. Read the article and get the lyrics of the song.
If You're Thankful and You Know It
If you're thankful and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're thankful and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're thankful and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it.
If you're thankful and you know it, clap your hands.
If you're thankful and you know it, stomp your feet.
If you're thankful and you know it, stomp your feet.
If you're thankful and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it.
If you're thankful and you know it, stomp your feet.
If you're thankful and you know it, shout "I am!"
If you're thankful and you know it, shout "I am!"
If you're thankful and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it.
If you're thankful and you know it, shout "I am!"
If you're thankful and you know it, do all three.
If you're thankful and you know it, do all three.
If you're thankful and you know it,
Then your face will surely show it.
If you're thankful and you know it, do all three.
Doing actions and singing this parody song for
children on Thanksgiving Day makes for an interesting classroom
activity.