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What is ThanksgivingHistorically, Thanksgiving began as a tradition of celebrating the harvest of the year in US and Canada. In present days, Thanksgiving is a day to thank God for all that we have. It is a day to sit with our families and count our blessings. Various worship services and events are organized on Thanksgiving theme the weekend before, the day of, and the weekend after Thanksgiving. In Germany, an early October harvest Thanksgiving festival is known as Erntedankfest. About the same time, the Bavarian beer festival Oktoberfest is also celebrated.
When is Thanksgiving celebratedIn Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October. In the United States, it is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Thanksgiving Holiday TraditionsFamilies and friends usually gather on Thanksgiving for a large meal or dinner. Consequently, the Thanksgiving holiday weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Thanksgiving is generally a four-to-five-day vacation for schools and colleges. Thanksgiving eve, sometimes referred to as ‘Black Wednesday’, the night before Thanksgiving, is one of the busiest nights of the year for bars and clubs, as many guys and girls return to their hometowns to reunite with old friends and family. Thanksgiving Parades are organized in various cities and televised nationally. The parades include marching bands, large balloons, and various celebrity guests. Traditionally, these parades end with the appearance of Santa Claus, which is an unofficial sign of the beginning of the Christmas season. Football is an important part of Thanksgiving celebrations in the United States. Professional football games are often held on Thanksgiving Day. High school football games, and informal “Turkey Bowl” contests are frequently held on Thanksgiving weekend. Games of football preceding or following the meal in the back yard or a nearby field are also common during many family gatherings. The day after Thanksgiving is mostly observed as a holiday and is often the largest shopping day of the year. It is popularly known as ‘Black Friday’ in US. Thanksgiving e-Cards and InvitationsSome popular Thanksgiving card designs from EventEve ►  Menu Ideas for ThanksgivingThanksgiving Feast often includes a turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce, gravy, fruit salad, sweet potatoes covered with roasted mini-marshmallows, and a plethora of vegetables. Pumpkin pie or apple pie are popular choices for dessert! Thanksgiving parties can be a great way to bring family and friends together for some great fun time. With some innovative ideas and enthusiasm you can surely make your Thanksgiving celebrations interesting and memorable for everyone. We wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Read on for more ideas ► Games to play ► Follow us on: Happy Thanksgiving! |
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