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While Thanksgiving is one of the biggest events in the American calendar, for many of us outside United States, it's always been a little bit of a mystery. Thanksgiving Day traditionally kicks off the 'holiday season' in the United States.

What is Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is America’s most beloved annual holiday and takes place on the fourth Thursday of November, kicking off the so-called Holiday Season.

The origins of Thanksgiving date back to 1621 when a group of English pilgrims in present-day Massachusetts shared a feast with a tribe of Native Americans to celebrate a plentiful harvest.

The exact date of Thanksgiving varied from state to state until, in 1863, Abraham Lincoln finally declared it a national holiday across the whole of the USA.

Thanksgiving seems like a holiday that's as American as apple pie, or pumpkin pie for that matter. But actually, there are variants of this day all around the world. Their meanings, dates and customs may vary, but they all revolve around the concept of gratitude.

What happens on Thanksgiving?

On Thanksgiving, people in the US gather with their family and friends to eat, drink and watch American football. Major cities also hold massive parades, complete with floats, brass bands and giant inflatable balloons.

The most famous of parade is the Macy’s Day Parade in New York City.

Why do Americans eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?

Early Thanksgiving revellers feasted on fowl and beef, rather than a traditional turkey.
No-one knows for sure why turkey became the cornerstone of Thanksgiving dinner, although it is likely to be because the flightless bird is native to the North Americas.
An estimated 50 million turkeys are devoured in the USA every Thanksgiving, according to research by the University of Illinois.

But one turkey each year is ceremonially pardoned by the US president. Donald Trump will spare his first turkey this year.

A relatively recent holiday tradition is Black Friday, which falls the day after Thanksgiving.
On Black Friday, retailers slash the prices on thousands of products to signal the start of the Christmas gift-buying season.

Are you hosting Thanksgiving?

Spice up your dinner with a fun theme that all of your guests will remember for a long time. From apple cider to pumpkins you can create an atmosphere sure to wow!

Count Your Blessings

Thanksgiving is not just for Americans and should not be limited to one day a year. It should be a daily occurrence for all.

In the end what Thanksgiving truly means is about being with your loved ones and being thankful for all the good things in your life.

Be happy, stay safe..

Happy holidays!