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Thanksgiving 2024: When is Thanksgiving Day?

Thanksgiving Day 2024

Thanksgiving Day 2024 is on Thursday, November 28. This is a national holiday in the United States, and it is a time for families and friends to come together and give thanks for the harvest and for all the good things in their lives.

History of Thanksgiving

The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians. The Pilgrims were a group of English settlers who had come to America in search of religious freedom. They had a difficult first year in America, and many of them died from disease or starvation. However, the Wampanoag Indians helped the Pilgrims to survive, and they taught them how to grow crops and how to hunt and fish. In 1621, the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Indians celebrated the first Thanksgiving together. They gave thanks for the harvest and for their friendship.

Thanksgiving Traditions

Today, Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States. It is a time for families and friends to come together and give thanks. Traditional Thanksgiving meals include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Many people also watch football on Thanksgiving Day.