Today our post is about Thanksgiving Day!
How much do you know about Thanksgiving traditions?
On the Fourth Thursday in November, American families celebrate Thanksgiving.
The first Thanksgiving took place in 1621. The Pilgrims from England celebrated it because they were thankful. They celebrated it with Native Americans.
Nowadays, people usually eat a traditional meal on Thanksgiving Day. They eat turkey and cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie for dessert.
Thanksgiving officially became a national tradition in 1863, when during the civil war President Abraham Lincoln declared the 4th Thursday in November as a national holiday.
Over 46 million turkeys are eaten during Thanksgiving, that’s more than double the amount eaten during Christmas time.
The day after Thanksgiving is known as Black Friday. This day is the busiest shopping day of the year.
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