THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Day

Why? 

In the 17th century, pilgrims emigrated from England to New England (North America) and took their traditions with them . One of their traditions was Thanksgiving Day, a day in which they thanked God for all the good things they had (specially food at that time). From that moment, Americans have been celebrating this feast to thank God for all the blessings and possessions they have. 

What? 

Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. The meal often includes a turkey, stuffing, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, pumpkin pie, and vegetables. 

The day after Thanksgiving, that is Black Friday is the day of the biggest sale of the year. There are various deals and offers that one can avail on Black Friday that is falling on 23rd November this year. One only needs to be an early bird..

Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns on or around Thanksgiving Day. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season.

Where? 

Thanksgiving as we know it today is celebrated mainly in Canada and in The United States.

When? 

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the States every fourth Thursday of November. The following day is the Black Friday where people usually go shopping and do not neither work nor study. Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and to visit family and friends

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