When is Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a day for family, friends, and food. Traditionally, Thanksgiving dinner includes turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
The origins of Thanksgiving can be traced back to the early days of the American colonies. In 1621, the Pilgrims, a group of English settlers, arrived in what is now Massachusetts. They had a difficult first winter, and many of them died from disease or starvation. But with the help of the Native Americans, they learned how to survive in the new land.
In 1621, the Pilgrims held a feast to celebrate their first harvest. They invited the Native Americans to join them, and the two groups shared a meal of thanksgiving. This feast is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed it as a day of "thanksgiving and praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens." Since then, Thanksgiving has been celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year.
Today, Thanksgiving is a day for family and friends to gather together and celebrate. It is a day to be grateful for all the good things in our lives. It is a day to enjoy each other's company and to give back to our communities.
Here are some ways to celebrate Thanksgiving:
- Gather with family and friends for a Thanksgiving meal.
- Volunteer at a soup kitchen or homeless shelter.
- Donate food or money to a local food bank.
- Write thank-you notes to the people who make a difference in your life.
- Take some time to reflect on all the good things in your life.
Thanksgiving is a special day to celebrate with family and friends. It is a day to be grateful for all the good things in our lives. It is a day to give back to our communities.