Happy Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the U.S. It is a day to give thanks for the blessings of the past year.
The Origin of Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day has its origins in the 1621 Plymouth feast, when the Plymouth colonists from England and the Native American Wampanoag people shared an autumn harvest celebration. The modern Thanksgiving holiday was officially established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.
The Customs of Thanksgiving Day
Traditional customs include gathering with family and friends for a large meal, typically featuring roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. Parades and football games are also popular traditions on this day.
May you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!