Thanksgiving Day in USA
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday in the USA celebrated on the _fourth Thursday of November_. It is a day for families and friends to come together and share a meal, give thanks for the blessings in their lives, and watch some football.
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians. The Pilgrims had just arrived in the New World and were struggling to survive. The Wampanoag Indians helped them by teaching them how to grow corn and other crops. In return, the Pilgrims shared their food with the Wampanoag Indians.
Today, Thanksgiving is a day for Americans to celebrate their heritage and to give thanks for all the good things in their lives. It is a day to spend with family and friends, to eat a delicious meal, and to watch some football.
Here are some fun facts about Thanksgiving:
* The first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast.
* The Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians ate venison, turkey, fish, and cornbread.
* The Pilgrims also brought wine and beer to the feast.
* The first Thanksgiving was not a national holiday. It was not until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
* Thanksgiving is one of the most popular holidays in the United States.
* In 2019, Americans ate over 46 million turkeys on Thanksgiving.
* The average American consumes about 4,500 calories on Thanksgiving.
* Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks. Many people volunteer their time to help others on Thanksgiving Day.