With Halloween just concluded and finally behind us, thousands around the world are excited to leap straight into December, put up Christmas decorations, and welcome the winter holiday season, just ask Mariah Carey, who has already revealed her season.
However, Thanksgiving comes first, bringing families together for celebration, eating, and thankfulness before the Christmas carols take over. For many Americans, the holiday also results in a four-day weekend.
Thanksgiving has become associated with football games, family get-togethers, and the beloved Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade, which is still a major holiday custom. The celebration is accompanied by specially prepared meals and loved ones spending time together.
What is Thanksgiving
It is a national holiday centred around thankfulness, family, and unity that is mostly observed in the United States and Canada.
It is observed on the fourth Thursday of November every year in the United States. The day commemorates the 1621 harvest feast, which was customarily viewed as a communal supper between the Wampanoag and Pilgrims in Plymouth.
These days, it is now celebrated with parades, football games, family get-togethers, and feasts of turkey, stuffing, and pie. Above all, it’s a moment to thank loved ones and express gratitude for life’s blessings.
When does it fall in 2025?
In 2025, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27. Every year, the fourth Thursday in November is designated by federal legislation as this unique day, which is cele_brated nationwide.
Why is It celebrated?
History has it that the “first celebration” of Thanksgiving occurred in 1621. According to the pilgrims’ long-cited traditional story, English settlers shared a feast with the native Wampanoag people as a way of expressing gratitude for a bountiful harvest.
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