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Tradition since 1621/ The United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day today

2025-11-27 19:43:00, Kuriozitete CNA

Tradition since 1621/ The United States celebrates Thanksgiving Day today

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States, celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November with a gathering around the table with family and friends. This year, the holiday falls on November 27. But have you ever wondered why this holiday is set on this specific date?

The story begins with President George Washington, who declared November 26 (Thursday) in 1789 as a "Day of Public Thanksgiving" after being requested by the first Federal Congress. According to the National Archives, the United States first celebrated Thanksgiving under the country's new Constitution.

It became a regular and effective event after President Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November as a national day of thanksgiving in 1863.

The origins of Thanksgiving date back to 1621, when a harvest festival was held between the Wampanoag, a native tribe that occupied the land long ago, and the newly settled English colonists in America.

An occasion for Americans to gather together with family and friends, express gratitude and reflect on the blessings of the year.

Other customs of the day include Thanksgiving Day parades, particularly the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, the donation of essential items to those in need, and presidential turkey pardons./CNA 





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