Thanksgiving in America

Thanksgiving Day in America is celebrated with lot oforiginally thought to be one of Thanksgiving that the
fervor and euphoria on the fourth Thursday in thepilgrims shared with Native Americans. If it were not
month of November. For the people in the Unitedfor the Native Americans teaching the pilgrims how to
States, Thanksgiving is a time for intense feelings ofplant crops and cook in the strange land, the pilgrims
happiness, excitement, love, gratitude, and expressionscould not have survived. It is a celebration to mark the
of those feelings with people they love. It is also a timerespect towards the Native Indians and give a tribute,
for shopping, family reunion, feasts and family dinners.but it is mostly a gesture of thanks and gratitude to the
People also take time to thank God for His constantLord Almighty for His blessings. It epitomizes the
grace and for all the material possessions man enjoys.holiday mood of people.
For many, Thanksgiving is also the time to thank nearChristmas shopping also begins the day after
and dear ones and being grateful for their kindness.Thanksgiving with the biggest, busiest day for retailers,
Thanksgiving Celeis a time for communal thanksgiving,known as Black Friday. In America, traditionally the
feeling gratitude and having lavish feasts. It is a time toholiday is a day set aside for giving thanks, having a
remember the pilgrims. The original pilgrims celebratedrelaxed meal with family and friends which includes
the autumn harvest with a feast of thanks. The feastturkey, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce and ends
popularly known as the 'First Thanksgiving Day Feast'with desserts like traditional pumpkin pie and pecan pie,
was held as a gesture of thanks to almighty God. Itthen watching sports on television while visiting. It is an
was celebrated in the year 1621. After the Unitedannual event where most stores allow their workers
States gained independence from England in 1776,to have the day off to be with their families.
Congress recommended a yearly day of thanksgivingThanksgiving gives Americans a chance to share with
for the whole nation to celebrate.others and most Americans truly enjoy the day and
Celebrating the day in America with lavish meals andthe harvest season celebration.
the gathering of family and friends, the day was