Thanksgiving Day

 Introduction and origin –

Thanksgiving Day is celebrated in America on the 4th Thursday of November. This holiday has a long history which started in 1620 where a group of people called pilgrims arrived in the new world on boards of ships called mayflower. They had dreams of religious freedom. Mayflower arrived in New England on November 11, 1620, after a voyage of 66 days.  Pilgrims had originally intended to settle near the Hudson River in New York.  Their first winter in America was full of hardships and drama. They arrived too late to farm the land so they starved and half of the colony died out of disease. The following spring the native tribe of local Americans taught them how to grow crops, hunt and fish. In the autumn of 1621, the pilgrims got a rich harvest of barley, beans, pumpkin and other vegetables. The first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast, where they all praised the Lord and thanked him for the food and wealth he gave them; this is how the festivity started.

How do American’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day?

On this auspicious day family feast is an important tradition the entire family comes together and give thanks to God for his goodness and faithfulness to them. Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, most families will share a large meal together of turkey stuffing mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet potatoes, corn, berry sauce and pumpkin pie. Afterwards, Family members will share what they are thankful for that year. Thanksgiving is about family, they watch professional football games, Television programmes and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade together, held in New  York City.

How do kids celebrate Thanksgiving Day?

Kids in America learn about Gratitude, enjoying get together with family. Kids spend days watching NFL football and having delicious pumpkin pie and turkey.

 

Famous quotes for Thanksgiving

“He who thanks but with the lips Thanks but in part; the full, the true Thanksgiving Comes from the heart.”

“If you think about a Thanksgiving dinner, it’s really like making a large chicken.” – Ina Grate

“Remember God’s bounty in the year. String the pearls of His favour. Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light! Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude!” – Henry Ward Beecher

“Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” – Margaret Cousins

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey

 

 

Books on thanksgiving

Thanks for Thanksgiving (Link )

Give Thanks for Each Day (Link )

Ten Fat Turkeys (Link )

The Thankful Book (Link )

Katie Saves Thanksgiving ( Link)

 

 

Ways to wish on Thanksgiving

November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives. I’m thankful for a lot of things, but I’m most thankful for You

Wish you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

I’m really glad that we’re family. Thanking God for having you in my life on this special day.

Sending you my warm wishes from home to home and from heart to heart to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! May this day be a beautiful reminder of the wonderful things in life?

Thanksgiving wishes from across the miles from our house to yours. May your home be filled with laughter and happiness!

 

Gift ideas for thanksgiving

Pumpkin Chocolate-Covered Oreos  (Link)

Compact Swivel Cheese Board (Link)

Pumpkin Pie Scented Candle (LINK)

Pumpkin Pie Soap   (Link)

 Give Thanks" Personalized Cutting Board      (Link)