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Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year, it is a cherished festival for Americans to gather with their friends and family in one place, show gratitude for their blessings, and enjoy scrumptious traditional meals. Happy Thanksgiving day to all my friends.
The date for this celebration differs across various nations. In Canada, it takes place on the second Monday of October, while in the United States, it is observed on the fourth Thursday of November.
The festival of Thanksgiving is connected for various reasons such as peace of mind, increased happiness, reduced stress, and overall betterment in family relations and friendships. Expressing gratitude and cherishing bonds can help deepen and strengthen relationships.
Historically, the origins of Thanksgiving date back to 1621 when the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth, Massachusetts, shared a harvest feast with the native Wampanoag people.
In present day, the holiday is celebrated with a large turkey dinner, American football, parades, and volunteering. The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday and usually has large commercial sales and shopping for the Christmas season.
