Thanksgiving, also known as Thanksgiving Day, is an important holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada, although it has counterparts in other cultures.
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Thanksgiving - interesting facts and information
- Origins: In the United States, the holiday commemorates a feast that took place in 1621 at the Pilgrim colony in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where settlers celebrated their first successful harvest with the native Americans. In Canada, Thanksgiving has been celebrated since 1879 and has roots in giving thanks for a successful harvest.
- Date of celebration: In the United States, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. In Canada, it is the second Monday in October.
- Traditions: Thanksgiving is often spent with family. It is traditionally celebrated with a special meal that often includes turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie. Many people also use the occasion to express gratitude for what they have.
- Macy's Parade: New York City's annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade is one of the biggest events of the day in the United States. This parade includes allegorical vehicles, artists, bands and huge balloons shaped like popular cartoon characters.
- Football: In the United States, the American soccer game is an important part of Thanksgiving celebrations. The tradition dates back to the 19th century and today the National Football League (NFL) broadcasts several games live on Thanksgiving Day.
- Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving in the US is known as "Black Friday." It is the official start of the pre-Christmas shopping season and many stores offer big discounts and promotions.
- Volunteer Day: Many Americans use Thanksgiving Day to help those in need. Volunteers often work in soup kitchens for the poor, helping prepare meals for those who can't afford to celebrate in abundance.
- Presidential turkey: Every year, the U.S. president participates in a "turkey pardoning" ceremony. This is a ceremony in which the president formally "pardons" one or two turkeys, saving them from death for Thanksgiving dinner.
