Thanksgiving is one of the most important celebrations in the United States because of its origins dating back to the days of the colonists and all the meanings surrounding this family meal and social tradition.
Why does the United States celebrate Thanksgiving in November?
In 1789, President George Washington declared Thanksgiving a national holiday and celebrated it on Thursday, November 26 of that year. Since then, the holiday has been celebrated every year, although the date of celebration differs in each state.
It was not until 1863 that President Lincoln declared that the holiday must be approved and declared to be the last Thursday in November.
The history of Thanksgiving in the United States
The origins of this festival date back to 1620, when British residents left the territory on the ship “Mayflower” with the intention of reaching the American continent where they could worship God in their own way.
In November of that year, colonists (also called Pilgrims) arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts and settled there. Their neighbor was Squanto, an Indian tribesman who taught them how to grow corn.
After a year of farming, in the fall of 1621, Governor William Bradford ordered the settlers to hold a day party to thank God for the good harvest. Turkey, lobster, Clams, squash, corn. There were also dried fruits, a food they shared with neighboring tribes.
Due to poor harvests, the following year’s meeting was canceled, but according to international media reports, Governor Bradford declared July 30 as Thanksgiving Day in 1623, although celebrations were held irregularly from that date.
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