Thanks, Giving Day 2021- The USA
Thanksgiving day 2021 in the US is on Thursday 21, November 2021. This day celebration takes place every year in November. On this day people thank God for every blessing they enjoy.
Thanksgiving is a holiday in the US, educational institutes, government offices, and many other organizations remain shut down on this event. Black Friday is also a holiday live Thanksgiving day.
History Of Thanksgiving Day
In the US the first thanksgiving to God was celebrated by the Pilgrims after the successful harvest in 1621. The Pilgrims truly celebrated Thanksgiving in 1623.
In December 1777, the President of the US celebrated thanksgiving to God as a victory in the American Revolutionary War.
In 1863 Thanksgiving day was officially approved by Abraham Lincoln.
Since 1863 Thanksgiving Day has been annually celebrated.
Thanksgiving is also known as “National Day Of Mourning” By some in the US.
Celebrations And Activities Of Thanksgiving
- It is the moment to thank God for his blessings. People worship on this day and offer mealtime prayers.
- At Thanksgiving time, fresh food is distributed among poor and needy people.
- Thanksgiving dinner is the cultural dinner of this event. Various types of meals, roasted, stuffed, turkey dishes are a feature on this day.
- Thanksgiving parades are the main part of this event.
- Football games are also important elements of thanksgiving Eva.
- Sports such as basketball, wrestling events known as “turkey trots” are held on Thanksgiving Eve.
- TV and radio telecast special thanksgiving programs on this day.
Facts Of Thanksgiving
- Thanksgiving is the highest consumption food day of the year.
- Gravy, turkey, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, and yams are the prominent dishes of this day.
- The Macy Thanksgiving Parade was held in New York in 1924.
- The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Parade is the oldest parade since 1920.
- In many families, Thanksgiving dinner starts with the holy prayer and that moment is captured by the camera.
- Before dinner, every person in the family describes one reason for which he is thankful to God.
- This Day is the sign of the start of winters with upcoming festivals such as Christmas and New year’s eve.
Years Wise Celebration Of Thanksgiving Day
| Event | Year | Date |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2017 | 23 November |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2018 | 22 November |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2019 | 28 November |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2020 | 26 November |
| Thanksgiving Day | 2021 | 25 November |
