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Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. This year, it will be observed on November 28. The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. Originally, Thanksgiving was a religious celebration meant to give thanks to God and commemorate the arrival of the first pilgrims in America.
Thanksgiving is a perfect occasion to express gratitude for the good and happy moments in life. It is a day of joy and celebration, often marked by family gatherings. In the United States, it is considered one of the most significant family celebrations and is typically observed at home with family members and friends.
The traditional Thanksgiving meal includes dishes such as turkey, vegetables, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, corn, stuffing, gravy, and potatoes.
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward
Thanksgiving Day Observance
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | November 28 | Thursday |
| 2025 | November 27 | Thursday |
| 2026 | November 26 | Thursday |
| 2027 | November 25 | Thursday |
| 2028 | November 23 | Thursday |
History of Thanksgiving Day
The day has been celebrated annually since 1863 in the United States. However, not everyone views this day as a cause for celebration. Since 1970, some Native Americans have organized a protest, known as the Day of Grief, at Plymouth Rock in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on this day. American Indian Heritage Day is also celebrated around the same time.
There are claims that the first Thanksgiving was observed in 1598 in El Paso, Texas. Another earlier event took place in the Virginia Colony in 1619. Some people trace the origins of the present Thanksgiving to the harvest celebration held by the Pilgrims in 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. However, their first real Thanksgiving was in 1623, when they offered thanks for rain that ended a drought. These early Thanksgivings took the form of a church service rather than a festival.
In the latter half of the 1600s, the day became more common, and people began to celebrate it annually. Thanksgiving was observed on different days in various communities, and there were often multiple Thanksgiving each year. The first president of the United States, George Washington, declared the first national Thanksgiving Day in 1789.
Happy Thanksgiving Day Wishes
“On this Thanksgiving day. May you live a long life of fruitfulness and happiness.”
“I thank you for the unconditional love and unwavering support; I thank you for being you.”
“Thank the Lord for the wonderful life that he has given us. Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving.”
“Wishing you a picture-perfect table with a positive mood on this holiday Season,”
“Your eyes tell me you love me, feeling of your hand in mine conveys the depth of your love. Thank you for being mine.”
“You hold me, you scold me but you always have me as your first priority. I’m grateful I mean so much to you!”
“Express your gratitude to the Lord and may your life always be filled with love, joy and good fortune.”
“Thanksgiving Day is the day of merriment, joy and lots of laughter. May the day bring you lots of happiness.”
“On this Thanksgiving Day, let us take the opportunity to express our gratitude to the lord for all that he has given us.” Have a fabulous Thanksgiving.
“Let the wine flow and the spirits soar on this Thanksgiving Day.”
Happy Thanksgiving Day Quotes
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” – E.P. Powell
“Our rural ancestors, with little blest, Patient of labor when the end was rest, Indulged the day that housed their annual grain, With feasts, and off’rings, and a thankful strain.” – Alexander Pope
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy
“We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction.” – Harry Ironside
“We can always find something to be thankful for, and there may be reasons why we ought to be thankful for even those dispensations which appear dark and frowning.” – Albert Barnes
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How to Celebrate the Day
On that day, gather your family and friends for a special dinner. Parades will be held to mark the start of the Christmas shopping season. Most people will have a four-day weekend, making it a perfect time to plan family trips. Don’t forget to share your celebrations with pictures on social media using the hashtags #ThanksgivingDay or #Thanksgiving.