Thanksgiving day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. It is a time when people gather with family and friends to express gratitude for the good things in their lives, and enjoy a special meal. Although the basic concept of Thanksgiving is the same in both countries, the historical origins and specific customs associated with the holiday differ.

The United States celebrates Thanksgiving gift on the fourth Thursday in November. Its origins can be traced back to the early 17th century when English explorers joined forces with Native Americans living in Plymouth, Massachusetts to celebrate the harvest The event is often referred to as “First Thanksgiving.”

Travelers seeking religious freedom had a rough first year in the New World but survived with help and guidance from Native Americans To show gratitude for the bountiful harvest, Travelers and Native Americans participated in a three-day feast in 1621, considered a historic precursor to today’s Thanksgiving.

Canada celebrates Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. Its origin is also linked to the European tradition of giving thanks for a successful harvest. The first recorded Canadian Thanksgiving Day was in 1578 when English explorer Martin Frobisher gave thanks for surviving a voyage to the New World. But it wasn’t until 1957 that Thanksgiving became a national holiday in Canada.


Today, Thanksgiving is a time of reflection and gratitude for families and friends gathering for a special meal, usually comprised of fried turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and various side dishes, where people give thanks for the blessings of family, health and happiness in their lives , and other celebrations.

Despite its historical and cultural significance, Thanksgiving has evolved into a holiday that promotes the values ​​of gratitude, harmony and celebrating the harvest season, although it is a time when people of no race or faith pause and they appreciate the many good things about their lives and their people.