Thanksgiving Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Thanksgiving Day in United States.
History & Origins of Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, is a cherished national holiday. Historically, it commemorates the 1621 harvest feast shared between the English Pilgrims of Plymouth Plantation and the Wampanoag Native Americans, who had helped the settlers survive their first winter by teaching them farming and fishing techniques.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Americans celebrate by traveling across the country to gather with family, hosting a massive dinner centered around roasted turkey, watching the legendary Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, and enjoying American football games.
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