Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, which varies each year between November 22 and November 28. It is a day to express gratitude, often centered around a large meal with a roast turkey as the centerpiece and sides like mashed potatoes and stuffing. Historically, the holiday has roots in a 1621 harvest feast shared by Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, though its meaning is complex, particularly for Native Americans, and it became a fixed federal holiday in 1863 under President Lincoln.
- Date:
The fourth Thursday of November each year.
- Origin:
The tradition dates back to a 1621 harvest feast between the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag people, which became a celebrated event.
- National Holiday:
Thanksgiving was established as a permanent national holiday by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, who proclaimed it to be observed on the last Thursday of November.
- Modern observance:
It is a day for expressing gratitude and sharing a meal with loved ones. Common traditions include eating a turkey dinner, preparing side dishes, and watching parades like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
- Complexity for Native Americans:For many Native Americans, the holiday serves as a reminder of betrayal and bloodshed, leading to an annual day of remembrance for their ancestors.
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