Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, marked by gatherings with family and friends to give thanks for the year's blessings. Historically, it commemorates a 1621 harvest feast shared by the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag people, though this event has a complex history involving the settlers' perspective on Native Americans. Modern traditions include sharing a large meal, often featuring turkey, and watching football or attending parades. Origin and history.