Thanksgiving 2024

Thanksgiving Day falls on Thursday, November 28.


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Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday in the United States, observed annualy on the fourth Thursday of November. It is a day to give thanks and express gratitude, a time to pause and appreciate the blessings and good things in one's life.

The tradition of Thanksgiving in the United States is steeped in history, dating back to 1621. This was the year when the Pilgrims, early European settlers of Plymouth Colony, held a harvest feast to celebrate their first successful crop. The feast was a symbol of unity, as it was attended by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Native American tribe, who had helped the Pilgrims adapt to the new land.

Over time, the tradition of Thanksgiving spread throughout the United States. President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday to be observed on the final Thursday of November in 1863, during the Civil War. Congress established a bill in 1941 recognizing Thanksgiving as a federal holiday, and since then, it has always been observed on the fourth Thursday of November.

On Thanksgiving Day, a sense of unity and togetherness fills the air as many people in the United States come together with family and friends to share a large meal. This meal often features traditional dishes such as turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. It is also a time for people to reflect on what they are thankful for and show appreciation for all of life's blessings.

Here are the dates for Thanksgiving Day in the United States for the next few years:

  • 2024: Thursday, November 28
  • 2025: Thursday, November 27
  • 2026: Thursday, November 26

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