"Thanksgiving" in the United States is a holiday on the fourth Thursday of November. And it's a day when people in the US give thanks for what they have. Families and friends gather together for a meal, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, potatoes, vegetables, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
The origin
The origin of the holiday is thought to date back to 1621. It is said that English colonists called the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag Indians to share a meal to celebrate their first harvest, which they had planted with the help of the Indians. Although, some historians question this version. The holiday did not become an official national holiday until 1863, when US President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving to be celebrated every November.
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Most government offices, businesses, schools, universities, colleges and other organizations are closed on Thanksgiving. Many offices and businesses allow staff to have a four-day long weekend.
People eat large amounts of turkey and pie
As dinner approaches, families gather in cozy settings, often a candlelit dining room decorated in the seasonal colors of red, gold, orange and brown. Traditionally, the main part of the dinner is a roast turkey. .
Thanks to the rich cultural diversity in the US, families can also serve dishes that represent their ethnic background, such as couscous, pasta or curry.
Without a doubt, the highlight of Thanksgiving dinner is the dessert. Freshly baked pies are popular, and most meals end with slices of apple or pumpkin pie, topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
People cook more than they eat
On Thanksgiving morning, many people wake up early to run in local races (often for charity). Other people can watch these parades in person or on television. The largest and most iconic parade is the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in New York City.
Football is an important part of the celebration, as much as the meal. Many families spend hours watching NFL (National Football League), college and even high school games.
The President pardons a Gjeldeti
Thanksgiving is a somber time for turkeys in the United States. One of the country's funniest traditions is the president of the United States pardoning a turkey. The lucky bird's life is spared and he spends his last years at Mount Vernon, Virginia, the former estate of the nation's first president, George Washington.
Black Friday
The day after Thanksgiving is celebrated as another kind of holiday, known as Black Friday. Stores across the country have extended hours and offer deep discounts. People join a holiday shopping frenzy.
Some businesses don't even wait until Friday to start their sales. They open their doors on Thanksgiving night. Intrepid shoppers have been known to line up hours before stores open, eager to take advantage of deep discounts.
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